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Part-Time Assistant for Research of Floral Traits and Plant-Pollinator Interactions

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Oct 13, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Lopez-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time employee to workas a research assistant doing lab assays on pollen and nectar samples, growing and managing plants for greenhouse studies, and doing data collection measuring a variety of traits on plants in greenhouse experiments.Asuccessful candidatemust have great organization skills and attention to detail. Previous experiencewith growing plants in the greenhouse and lab techniques (following protocols, pipetting, operating lab equipment, etc.) is desirable.The position is available through December 31, 2025. Applications consist of a cover letter, CV, and the contact details of two references willing to provide letters of recommendation. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Entering data from a study on squash plant floral variation Conducting spectrophotometry lab assays to measure protein / lipid content on pollen samples and sugar content in nectar samples Growing and managing plants in growth chambers for use an experimental evolution study Assisting with developing methods to measure a variety of traits onBrassicaFast Plants used in experimental evolution studies Assisting with developing methods to conduct bumble bee pollination treatments ofBrassicaplants Assisting with data curation, data analysis, and drafting peer reviewed paper LOCATION AND COMMITMENTS The work would be primarily at the Lopez-Uribe Lab at the Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building on the University Park campus 5 hours a week, specific working times are flexible Most work will be restricted to weekdays and normal working hours but there may be occasional odd hours to manage plants of conduct experiments KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The person in this position will primarily be working with the postdoctoral researcher who is leading the research, though supervision and direction will also come from Margarita Lopez-Uribe. We do expect the employee to eventually work mostly independently on some tasks, such as managing plants and possibly some data collection tasks. Helpful, timely, and respectful communication with researchers in the Lopez-Uribe and other collaborations is necessary. Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $18/hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS 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, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines