Part-time Summer Research Assistant - Deans Lab

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Base: $21ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
Hybrid
Transcription of text from images
Data parsing into appropriate fields
Georeferencing locality estimates
Penn State is seeking a part-time Summer Research Assistant for the Deans Lab within the College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on the identification and digitization of firefly specimens. The role involves transcription and georeferencing of specimen data, with a starting pay of $21 per hour

Job Summary

  • The position involves assisting with the identification and digitization of firefly specimens within the Deans Lab.
  • Primary duties include transcribing text from specimen labels and estimating latitude and longitude for localities.
  • The starting compensation rate for this role is $21 per hour.

Matching Summary

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Penn State is seeking a part-time Summer Research Assistant for the Deans Lab within the College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on the identification and digitization of firefly specimens. The role involves transcription and georeferencing of specimen data, with a starting pay of $21 per hour.

Salary

Base: $21/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Transcription of text from images
  • Data parsing into appropriate fields
  • Georeferencing locality estimates

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in entomology or Lampyridae
  • Ability to work part-time summer schedule
  • Detail-oriented observation skills

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Internal application via Workday for current employees/students
  • External application process for non-affiliated applicants

Work Rights

Not specified

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