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This position is funded for 6 months; continuation past 6 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The López-Uribe and Schilder Labs seek an Ecophysiology Research Technologist to support field and laboratory research on ecophysiology-related projects. The person hired in this position must have previous experience with manipulation of insects in the lab and in field conditions, and be proficient with data acquisition hardware, and in custom tool fabrication and data analysis. While independent research is supported and encouraged, it is not part of regular duties. The person in this position will also provide field and lab assistance to graduate students in our group and will assist with basic management duties of the lab (e.g., ordering supplies, submitting p-card receipts, laboratory inspections, etc.). 

This is a benefited, full-time research technologist position. Options for remote work are not possible due to the type of position.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None

 

Preferred field of study include entomology, ecology, biology, or related fields. The person in this position is required to work in teams and may need to drive to field sites around Pennsylvania to perform field work and collect data, which requires working long days in the field.

Application Information:

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• a brief statement (~1 page) describing qualifications and interests in the position;

• curriculum vitae; and

• contact information for three references willing to provide letters of recommendation.

Desired start date is May 27, 2025, but will be negotiable.

Please send any questions regarding the position to Margarita López-Uribe (mml64@psu.edu) and Rudolf Schilder (rjs360@psu.edu) with the subject line: “Ecophysiology Research Technologist Position”.

This position will be open until a suitable candidate is found in the applicant pool.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job du