Part-time Research Assistant - Skvarla Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
$15ph
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Arthropod specimen curation
Specimen identification
Database management
** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Skvarla Lab within the Department of Entomology for the spring 2026 semester. The role involves curating and identifying arthropod specimens, requiring a strong interest in insect biodiversity and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Entomology is seeking applicants for a part-time Research Assistant for the spring 2026 semester.
  • Job duties include curating arthropod samples, identifying specimens, and entering data following Darwin Core standards.
  • Prior study of insect biodiversity is preferred but not required.

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** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Skvarla Lab within the Department of Entomology for the spring 2026 semester. The role involves curating and identifying arthropod specimens, requiring a strong interest in insect biodiversity and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. **

Salary

$15/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Arthropod specimen curation
  • Specimen identification
  • Database management
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in insect biodiversity
  • Interest in museum collections

Key Requirements

  • Prior study of insect biodiversity preferred

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Not specified

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