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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant

Penn State University Parkmid
Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences
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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences
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    The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking two undergraduates to assist with husbandry of fish in a laboratory, perform basic laboratory tasks, watch videos of bluebird behavior, and assist with data analysis and presentation of results. The Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) may also assist in other projects in the Keagy Lab.

      The hourly rate is $17/hour with an anticipated schedule of 10 hours/week.

         

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        ≈ $35,360 a year
        54% below the $76,960 median for Research Associate jobs on Jobera (277 salaries).
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        Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant$17/hour