Part-Time Research Assistant - SEAREC Intern I - Grab Lab
About The Position
The Grab lab in the Department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help us conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. This position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA. Projects include investigating ecologically based pest management strategies for vegetable crops and developing smart traps for monitoring and mapping sweet corn pests. Undergraduate research assistants will work directly with graduate students, senior researchers, extension educators and growers. Applicants should have a car and be able to travel between the extension center and grower farms across the region.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a car and be able to travel between the extension center and grower farms across the region.
- Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
- This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively design experimental protocols
- Collect and curate data
- Learn data analysis techniques in R and conduct analyses
- Share results of research work with the public, scientific and stakeholder audiences through presentations, written and online communications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
