Base: $16 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Hybrid
Undergraduate student status
Willingness to assist with plant care
Willingness to assist with insect care
The Part-time Research Assistant position at Penn State University’s Applied Systems Ecology lab seeks undergraduate students to support research on insect ecology in agricultural systems. The role involves collaborating with graduate students and researchers, maintaining experimental setups, and analyzing data, with flexible hours of 5-10 per week
Job Summary
The Applied Systems Ecology lab is seeking undergraduate research assistants to study insect ecology in agricultural systems.
Duties include designing experimental protocols, maintaining plants and insects, and assisting in the development of smart traps using Raspberry Pi systems.
The position offers a compensation rate of $16 per hour with opportunities for additional hours during semester breaks.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Part-time Research Assistant position at Penn State University’s Applied Systems Ecology lab seeks undergraduate students to support research on insect ecology in agricultural systems. The role involves collaborating with graduate students and researchers, maintaining experimental setups, and analyzing data, with flexible hours of 5-10 per week.
Salary
Base: $16 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Undergraduate student status
Willingness to assist with plant care
Willingness to assist with insect care
Availability for 5-10 hours per week
Nice-to-have
Interest in data analysis techniques
Experience with Raspberry Pi systems
Ability to present research results
Collaborative team player
Key Requirements
Must be a current Penn State employee or student
Must complete internal Workday application process