Part-Time Research Assistant – Lieurance Invasion Ecology Lab

Job Description and Position Requirements

The successful candidate will assist with sponsored research conducting invasion status assessments on non-native species present in the US. Duties include training with US Dept. of Agriculture sponsors, completing status assessments of non-native plants, conducting literature reviews, assisting in reviewing completed assessments, attending regular meetings, and other tasks related to invasion assessments.

Requirements

• Current Penn State Employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Login to Workday to complete the internal application process.
• Penn State Student (not employed previously at the university): Login to Workday to complete the student application process.
• Not a current employee or student: Click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Qualifications

Please submit an application with a resume/CV and short statement detailing your interest.

Benefits

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.

Context

This agreement will support the use of the USDA-APHIS-PPQ Weed Status Assessment (WSA), a process that helps determine how invasive certain high-risk non-native plants are in the United States. The results will guide which weeds should be prioritized for classical biological control—using natural enemies, such as insects or pathogens, to manage them.

Background Checks/Clearances

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

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

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