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Summer Research Technologist - Deans Lab

Penn State University
State College, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 25 May 2025
💰 $30,000/yr

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking applicants for a part-time job of Summer Research Technologist.

Job duties include:

  • Investigate the natural history of gall wasps on trailing blackberry
  • Develop the system as a model for studying gall evolution. Galls are abnormal growths on plants that form in response to stimuli from an insect. There are many unknowns regarding the biology of gall induction, and this project seeks to create a foundation to advance our knowledge of gall wasps.
     

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

  • Willingness to learn new skills

  • Familiarity with Excel

  • Proficiency with Pipetting

  • Attention to detail


Compensation:

The rate for this job is $15/hr.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

 

 

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