Part-time Research Assistant - Searec Intern Ii - Grab Lab

The Pennsylvania State University

Manheim, PA, US
Base: $18.31; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Hybrid
Insect ecology in agricultural systems
Ecologically based pest management
Smart trap development
This position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA, investigating insect ecology in agricultural systems

Job Summary

  • This position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA, investigating insect ecology in agricultural systems.
  • Undergraduate research assistants will work directly with graduate students, senior researchers, extension educators, and growers on projects involving pest management and smart trap development.
  • Duties include collaboratively designing experimental protocols, collecting and curating data, learning and conducting data analysis in R, and sharing research results with various audiences.

Matching Summary

This position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA, investigating insect ecology in agricultural systems.

Salary

Base: $18.31; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Insect ecology in agricultural systems
  • Ecologically based pest management
  • Smart trap development
  • Data collection and curation
  • R data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative research design
  • Public scientific communication
  • Stakeholder engagement

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Motor vehicle records check
  • Background check(s)

Work Rights

Not specified

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