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Greenhouse Research Assistant - López-Uribe Lab

Penn State University
University Park, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2025

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time employee to work as an assistant on several projects involving work in the greenhouse. Projects include growing plants in the greenhouse, collecting phenological information, and phenotyping floral traits. The person hired in this position must have previous experience growing plants in greenhouse and phenotyping plant traits. Ability to work with plants in the field conditions is desirable. The position may involve driving to field sites. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree. Position: May 26th to September 30 2025. Applications consist of a cover letter, CV, and the contact details of two references willing to provide letters of recommendation.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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