Part-Time Research Assistant -- López-Uribe Lab
About The Position
The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time wage employee to serve as a research assistant to support field and greenhouse research on plant-pollinator interactions. Work related to greenhouse experiments will take place on campus. Other projects require frequent travel outside the State College area and overnight stays to conduct fieldwork. Fieldwork will be conducted in pairs and will involve capturing pollinators, measuring plants, and collecting floral trait data. Other tasks will include data entry, insect pinning, and labeling. This position may also involve assisting with other López-Uribe Lab research projects.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable working in hot weather conditions and hiking to reach field sites.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must successfully complete a motor vehicle records check.
- Must successfully complete background check(s).
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience conducting field work and working with plants and/or pollinators is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Plant husbandry in the greenhouse (watering, fertilizing, etc)
- Collection of floral trait data (e.g., morphology, nectar, pollen)
- Regular travel to overnight stays there to conduct fieldwork (all travel will occur in a lab or department vehicle)
- Collecting pollinators and assisting in the processing of these specimens (i.e., pinning, labeling, and identifying)
- Collecting data on floral resources, plant counts, and associated species using online and paper forms at target sites
- Assisting with data entry tasks and data quality control
- Assisting with other projects in the López-Uribe Lab as necessary
Benefits
- Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $15.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
