Part-time Research Assistant – Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Invasion status assessments
Non-native plant assessments
Literature reviews
The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab. The role involves conducting assessments of non-native plant species, supported by the USDA, and requires applicants to demonstrate interest in ecological research

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will assist with sponsored research conducting invasion status assessments on non-native species present in the US.
  • Duties include training with US Dept. of Agriculture sponsors, completing status assessments of non-native plants, conducting literature reviews, assisting in reviewing completed assessments, attending regular meetings, and other tasks related to invasion assessments.
  • This agreement will support the use of the USDA-APHIS-PPQ Weed Status Assessment (WSA), a process that helps determine how invasive certain high-risk non-native plants are in the United States.

Matching Summary

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The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab. The role involves conducting assessments of non-native plant species, supported by the USDA, and requires applicants to demonstrate interest in ecological research.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • invasion status assessments
  • non-native plant assessments
  • literature reviews
  • reviewing completed assessments
  • USDA-APHIS-PPQ Weed Status Assessment

Nice-to-have

  • evidence-based methods
  • scientific data and modeling
  • stakeholder input

Key Requirements

  • Resume/CV required
  • Short statement of interest required
  • Background check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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