Part-time Arthropod Curation Support - Skvarla Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
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Arthropod specimen curation
Specimen identification
Database specimen entry
** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Arthropod Curation Support for the Skvarla Lab, starting in the spring 2026 semester. The role focuses on the curation and identification of arthropod specimens, requiring an interest in insect biodiversity and familiarity with Microsoft Excel. **

Job Summary

  • Assist with curation and identification of arthropod specimens received and collected by the Insect Identification Lab.
  • Job duties include curating arthropod samples, identifying specimens, and database entry following Darwin Core standards.
  • The hourly rate for this part-time position is $15/hour.

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** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Arthropod Curation Support for the Skvarla Lab, starting in the spring 2026 semester. The role focuses on the curation and identification of arthropod specimens, requiring an interest in insect biodiversity and familiarity with Microsoft Excel. **

Salary

Base: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Arthropod specimen curation
  • Specimen identification
  • Database specimen entry
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in insect biodiversity
  • Interest in museum collections

Key Requirements

  • Prior study of insect biodiversity preferred but not required

Work Rights

Not specified

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