Part-Time Summer Research Assistant - Kersch-Becker Lab
About The Position
The College of Agricultural Sciences in the Department of Entomology is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Summer Research Assistant. The research focus is on the effects of plant defenses on arthropod communities. This role involves fieldwork, collecting plant volatiles, working with insects/arthropods, assisting in insect colony care, and assisting in plant care. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to work flexible hours, enjoy working in the lab and outside, and be able to work independently. The work will primarily be at the Kersch-Becker Lab at the Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building on the University Park campus and at Rock Springs Research station. The position offers a great opportunity to build your resume and gain research experience.
Requirements
- Must be enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Must be detail-oriented
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Enjoy working in the lab and outside
- Able to work independently
- Helpful, timely, and respectful communication with all personnel involved in the research
- Maintain a productive and respectful environment in the lab
- Must operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties
- Valid driver’s license
- Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
- Successful completion of standard background checks
Responsibilities
- Fieldwork (planting, recording arthropods on plants, assisting in experimental setup)
- Collecting plant volatiles
- Working with insects/arthropods
- Assisting in insect colony care
- Assisting in plant care
- Data collection in the field
- Plant/arthropod colony care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
