Part-time Research Assistant – Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab

hbg.psu.edu

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Hybrid
Conducting invasion status assessments
Training with us dept. of agriculture sponsors
Completing status assessments of non-native plants
The successful candidate will assist with sponsored research conducting invasion status assessments on non-native species present in the US

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will assist with sponsored research conducting invasion status assessments on non-native species present in the US.
  • The WSA uses a more evidence-based method, combining scientific data, modeling, and input from stakeholders to make decisions that are more effective, efficient, and transparent.
  • Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will assist with sponsored research conducting invasion status assessments on non-native species present in the US.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • conducting invasion status assessments
  • training with US Dept. of Agriculture sponsors
  • completing status assessments of non-native plants
  • conducting literature reviews
  • attending regular research meetings

Nice-to-have

  • assisting in reviewing completed assessments
  • working with USDA-APHIS-PPQ Weed Status Assessment
  • evidence-based invasive species evaluation
  • collaborating with stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State employee or student status for internal application
  • Ability to complete background check(s)
  • Experience or interest in invasion ecology research

Work Rights

Not specified

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