Part-time Research Assistant -- López-uribe Lab

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA, US
Starting rate: $15; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Valid driver's license required
Comfortable working in hot weather
Willing to travel overnight for fieldwork
The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to support field and greenhouse research on plant-pollinator interactions from June 1st to October 31st of 2026

Job Summary

  • The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to support field and greenhouse research on plant-pollinator interactions from June 1st to October 31st of 2026.
  • Candidates must be comfortable working in hot weather conditions and hiking to reach field sites while collecting floral trait data and processing pollinator specimens.
  • Employment requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check as the role involves operating lab vehicles for fieldwork.

Matching Summary

The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to support field and greenhouse research on plant-pollinator interactions from June 1st to October 31st of 2026.

Salary

Starting rate: $15; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Comfortable working in hot weather
  • Willing to travel overnight for fieldwork
  • Ability to hike to remote field sites
  • Experience with insect pinning and labeling

Nice-to-have

  • Previous field work experience preferred
  • Background working with plants or pollinators
  • Interest in plant-pollinator interaction research
  • Data entry and quality control skills

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful motor vehicle records check
  • Standard background check clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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