Native Bee Research Technician Needed Job Title: Research Assistant/Technician Location: Penn State University, State College, PA
Job Description: Field and laboratory assistant needed to help with data collection for a Penn State Department of Entomology Masters thesis project. Research is focused on the contribution of flowering spring cover crops to local native bee communities in an organic agriculture setting. Work will include both outdoor field work (80%) at Penn State University research farm and indoor laboratory work on campus (20%) sorting and identifying samples collected in the field. Daily work will include visual pollinator observations, crop growth evaluations, setting and checking insect traps, sorting and curating bee samples. Assistant will work alongside primary researcher but may be asked to work independently or temporarily assist with other organic agriculture research being conducted onsite. Required Qualifications: Ability to work outside for long periods of time Desire to learn insect group identification Attention to detail Valid U.S. drivers license Desired Qualifications: Previous field work experience Insect collection experience Data entry experience (Excel) Job Details: Project runs from April 1 through June 28, 2013 with possible extension. Part-time (20-40 hours a week, $10 per hour) depending on field schedule and availability, hours somewhat flexible but must be able to work at least some weekday mornings (8am 1pm). Application: To apply or to request further information please send short letter of interest to Katie Ellis at [email protected]
