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Part-time Research Assistant- Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

Pennsylvania State University

Job Title

The Rosa lab in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire part-time research assistants.

Position Requirements:

  • Strong background in statistics and data analysis
  • Strong communications skills
  • Proven experience in experimental design, implementation, and execution of field experiments related to forest ecological research
  • Degree in evolution, ecology, organismal biology or in related fields

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.

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.

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

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

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