Part-time Research Assistant - Wolfin Lab

Penn State Golf Courses

State College, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $16.74ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Hybrid
Study mushroom phorid and sciarid flies
Perform laboratory experiments
Optimize attract and kill technology
This position will study the behavior of mushroom phorid Megaselia halterata and sciarid Lycoriela ingenua flies and perform laboratory experiments to optimize attract and kill technology to be used in field experiments

Job Summary

  • This position will study the behavior of mushroom phorid Megaselia halterata and sciarid Lycoriela ingenua flies and perform laboratory experiments to optimize attract and kill technology to be used in field experiments.
  • This position may also explore the vectoring dynamics and practicality of using natural enemies to control pest insects.
  • Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Matching Summary

This position will study the behavior of mushroom phorid Megaselia halterata and sciarid Lycoriela ingenua flies and perform laboratory experiments to optimize attract and kill technology to be used in field experiments.

Salary

Base: $16.74/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Study mushroom phorid and sciarid flies
  • Perform laboratory experiments
  • Optimize attract and kill technology
  • Explore vectoring dynamics

Nice-to-have

  • Natural enemy pest control
  • Field experiment preparation

Key Requirements

  • Part-time position

Work Rights

Not specified

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