Part-time Research Support Assistant- Kemanian

3 weeks ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:
Typical duties are:

- assist in preparing the materials and conducting measurement of nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gas emissions in experiments in organic agriculture
- sample soil and plant material and process samples in the lab including drying and grinding samples, and determining soil nitrogen mineral content
- follow protocols regarding data storage and managementwillow sampling

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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.

**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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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