Part-time Research Assistant - Tooker Lab

Penn State Golf Courses

State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
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Ecology of plants and insects
Biological control of pests
Cover crop influence on pests
** The Tooker Lab at Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support their research on plant and insect ecology. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to gain diverse research experience. **

Job Summary

  • Our research group studies ecology of plants, plant-feeding insects and slugs, and spiders and predatory insects in agriculture and natural systems.
  • Successful applicants will be paid a competitive hourly wage and will help graduate students and faculty with the new ongoing research projects.
  • We are looking for a diverse group of summer assistants who are curious and motivated with desire to learn new details about the world around us!

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** The Tooker Lab at Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support their research on plant and insect ecology. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to gain diverse research experience. **

Salary

Base: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ecology of plants and insects
  • Biological control of pests
  • Cover crop influence on pests
  • Agrochemical influence on aquatic insects

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity and motivation
  • Desire to learn new details
  • Interest in animals, plants, and agriculture

Key Requirements

  • Must be a current Penn State employee or student
  • External applicants must follow specific application process

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Not specified

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