Part-time Research Support Assistant- Nifa Qtl Nt - Sawers Lab
Bordenstein Lab
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Seed inventory and preparation
Greenhouse and field experiments
Data collection and tracking
The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program, involving seed inventory, material preparation for planting, conducting controlled pollinations, harvest, and seed sorting
Job Summary
The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program, involving seed inventory, material preparation for planting, conducting controlled pollinations, harvest, and seed sorting.
Duties include preparing and conducting greenhouse experiments, collecting data, and coordinating field activities across multiple growing seasons, involving national and international sites, thousands of seed entries, and several collaborators.
A working knowledge of molecular biology and basic computer skills, including shared database and spreadsheet platforms, are required, along with sound organizational skills and a professional working attitude.
Matching Summary
The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program, involving seed inventory, material preparation for planting, conducting controlled pollinations, harvest, and seed sorting.