Part-time Research Assistant – Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
Invasion status assessments
Non-native plant assessments
Literature reviews
Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab to assist with research on non-native plant species in the U.S. The position involves conducting status assessments, literature reviews, and participating in meetings related to invasion ecology

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, and assisting in reviewing completed assessments.
  • The WSA uses a more evidence-based method, combining scientific data, modeling, and input from stakeholders to make decisions that are more effective, efficient, and transparent.

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Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab to assist with research on non-native plant species in the U.S. The position involves conducting status assessments, literature reviews, and participating in meetings related to invasion ecology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Invasion status assessments
  • Non-native plant assessments
  • Literature reviews
  • USDA-APHIS-PPQ Weed Status Assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Classical biological control
  • Stakeholder input integration

Key Requirements

  • Resume/CV
  • Short statement of interest

Work Rights

Not specified

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