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Penn State

Part-time Research Assistant- Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Number:
REQ_0000052057 Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Rosa lab ( https://plantpath.psu.edu/directory/czr2 ) in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire part-time research assistants to support a collaboration between the Rosa Lab and USDA FS to assist with analysis and synthesis of findings of several years of biometric and plot level data for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should have a strong background in statistics and data analysis and should have strong communications skills. Furthermore, the candidates should have proven experience in experimental design, implementation, and execution of field experiments related to forest ecological research. The candidates should have a degree in evolution, ecology, organismal biology or in related fields. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. University Park, PA