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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant

Penn State University
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University Park, PA· 7 days ago

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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant

Location: Penn State University Park

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

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 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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