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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant-Acevedo Lab

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Erie
Aug 05, 2026
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 Acevedo Lab is looking for a motivated undergraduate student to fill a part-time position. The successful applicant will conduct research experiments with insect pests of grape and their natural enemies. The successful candidate will also help with miscellaneous lab activities under the supervision of the lab's PI. The position does not require previous research experience, but the successful applicant must be punctual, organized, dependable, honest and an excellent team member. Ideally, the applicant should be able to work 5-20 hours per week. The position is based at the Penn State Behrend campus (Erie, PA) and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center (North East, PA). Compensation starts at $17 per hour. The position start day is December 1st of 2023. The review of applications will begin soon as applications are uploaded and continue until suitable candidates are found. Application materials include curriculum vitae and a short letter of interest. If you have questions about this position, feel free to email Flor E. Acevedo at fea5007@psu.edu. 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. Penn State 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