Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant-Acevedo Lab
The Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Acevedo Lab is looking for a motivated undergraduate student to fill a part-time position. The successful applicant will conduct research experiments with insect pests of grape and their natural enemies. The successful candidate will also help with miscellaneous lab activities under the supervision of the lab’s PI. The position does not require previous research experience, but the successful applicant must be punctual, organized, dependable, honest and an excellent team member.
Ideally, the applicant should be able to work 5-20 hours per week. The position is based at the Penn State Behrend campus (Erie, PA) and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center (North East, PA). Compensation starts at $17 per hour.
The position start day is December 1st of 2023. The review of applications will begin soon as applications are uploaded and continue until suitable candidates are found. Application materials include curriculum vitae and a short letter of interest. If you have questions about this position, feel free to email Flor E. Acevedo at fea5007@psu.edu.
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Summary
Assist with insect pest research and lab activities under supervision.
Job title
Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant-Acevedo Lab
Experience level
none
Industry
education
Location requirements
Penn State Behrend campus in Erie, PA, no remote work.
Salary
$0k+
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
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