Penn State University
Part-Time Research Assistant- Fruit Research and Extension Center
Penn State University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Part-Time Research Assistant - Fruit Research and Extension Center
2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. Job Description and Position Requirements
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Fruit Research and Extension Center located in Biglerville, PA seeks to hire numerous part-time positions. Positions are 40 hours per week and run from May 2025 through August 2025 (maximum 16 weeks). Duties will be determined based on the specific position and could include collecting research samples, data entry, and cataloging samples. Most work will be outdoors in Biglerville, PA and surrounding areas. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis. You may indicate your area of interest; hiring departments include: Ag-Bio Engineering:
Focus on agricultural machinery and robotics and sensing-based precision agriculture technologies and applications (mainly for tree fruit orchards). Tasks include laboratory and field data collection with ground robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), data processing and analysis. Entomology:
Field and laboratory-based activities including sample collection and evaluation, colony rearing, and data analysis for monitoring and management of various insect pests. Plant Pathology:
Field and lab work studying important fungal and bacterial diseases affecting tree fruit in Pennsylvania; evaluate disease management programs; microbiological work including isolation of fungi and bacteria and related molecular tools. Plant Sciences:
Horticulture production research with tasks such as collecting and evaluating samples and assisting with achieving research goals. This job requires operating a motor vehicle as part of the duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, are required. The Penn State University is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all forms. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of inclusion that supports diverse initiatives and engages all individuals to help them thrive. Campus Security and EEO
Penn State follows the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) is available for review. Employment requires successful completion of background checks per University policy. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, providing opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of 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 due to impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Biglerville, PA
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2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. Job Description and Position Requirements
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Fruit Research and Extension Center located in Biglerville, PA seeks to hire numerous part-time positions. Positions are 40 hours per week and run from May 2025 through August 2025 (maximum 16 weeks). Duties will be determined based on the specific position and could include collecting research samples, data entry, and cataloging samples. Most work will be outdoors in Biglerville, PA and surrounding areas. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis. You may indicate your area of interest; hiring departments include: Ag-Bio Engineering:
Focus on agricultural machinery and robotics and sensing-based precision agriculture technologies and applications (mainly for tree fruit orchards). Tasks include laboratory and field data collection with ground robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), data processing and analysis. Entomology:
Field and laboratory-based activities including sample collection and evaluation, colony rearing, and data analysis for monitoring and management of various insect pests. Plant Pathology:
Field and lab work studying important fungal and bacterial diseases affecting tree fruit in Pennsylvania; evaluate disease management programs; microbiological work including isolation of fungi and bacteria and related molecular tools. Plant Sciences:
Horticulture production research with tasks such as collecting and evaluating samples and assisting with achieving research goals. This job requires operating a motor vehicle as part of the duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, are required. The Penn State University is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all forms. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of inclusion that supports diverse initiatives and engages all individuals to help them thrive. Campus Security and EEO
Penn State follows the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) is available for review. Employment requires successful completion of background checks per University policy. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, providing opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of 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 due to impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Biglerville, PA
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