Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Penn State University Park Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking two undergraduates to assist with husbandry of fish in a laboratory, perform basic laboratory tasks, watch videos of bluebird behavior, and assist with data analysis and presentation of results. The Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) may also assist in other projects in the Keagy Lab.

    The hourly rate is $17/hour with an anticipated schedule of 10 hours/week.

       

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      Summary

      Assist with fish husbandry, lab tasks, video analysis, and data presentation.

      Job title

      Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Experience level

      undergraduate level

      Industry

      education

      Location requirements

      Penn State University Park, remote work not guaranteed

      Salary

      $17/hour, 10 hours/week

      Management role

      No

      Skills & keywords

      Required skills

      laboratory tasksfish husbandrydata analysisvideo observation

      Preferred skills

      None specified

      Specializations

      laboratory tasksfish husbandrydata analysisbehavior observation
      Locations

      Structured locations inferred from the posting.

      University Park, State College, PA, USA

      On-site City