Part-Time Research Support
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Requirements
~1 min readThe Energy Institute within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking applicants for part-time research support.
This position will be involved in research on the sustainable extraction of critical minerals and materials from primary and secondary sources to address U.S. needs for these materials. The candidate is expected to help transport 2,000 gallons of water (using a water tanker rented by PSU) from Phillipsburg-area acid mine drainage sites to the University Park Campus. The candidate will also be involved in the operation of the facility to maintain the filters, pumps, and plumbing (PVC) and in various experiments (physical and chemical separation) at the 10,000 gallons per day pilot-scale facility, located at the Penn State University Park Campus.
• Candidates must have (and maintain) a valid PA license. (Commercial driver's license is not needed.)
• Driving experience
What We Offer
~1 min readThe starting rate for this position is $20.00/hour
Estimated Hours Per Week: 25 per week
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About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $41,600 a year
- 38% below the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 26, 2026
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