Temporary Summer Research Assistant - Brisson Lab

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Posted Job Title

Temporary Summer Research Assistant - Brisson Lab

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Summer research field assistant positions at the University of Pennsylvania
(15 April – 10 September):

Are you looking for an outdoor research position this summer? Join our multidisciplinary team at Penn’s Evolution and Ecology of Disease Systems lab! We are investigating how climate change affects the seasonal activity patterns of ticks, and how these seasonal changes impact populations of the Lyme disease pathogen.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Record climatic and landscape data
• Collect ticks that are active during the summer
• Work outdoors in teams, ensuring safe tick collection
• Hike through our beautiful field sites on Natural Lands Trust preserves throughout southeastern Pennsylvania

• Contribute to scientific research

In This Project, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Participate in the design of an ecological study
• Learn theoretical and practical research-design elements, including sampling strategy,
data collection methods, and hypothesis generation
• Use identification keys for insects and other arthropods
• Learn database management

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable research experience
• Work in stunning outdoor settings
• Contribute to impactful climate change research

Work regime: temporary 3 days/week- 8 hours/day
Work in beautiful outdoor environments
No experience necessary – full training provided

A great opportunity for nature enthusiasts or anyone looking to work outdoors this summer!

Check out our feature in GRID magazine to learn more about our work!
 

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.