Part-Time Frog Research Assistant Job at Penn State University, University Park, PA

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  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA

Job Description

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  • 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.

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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:

Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 400 species of frogs. Like many tropical regions, Madagascar's mid-high elevation rainforest is climatically favorable to Bd (Ltters et al. 2008). Bd has spread rapidly around the world, so it is likely only a matter of time before a lethal strain of the pathogen reaches Madagascar. The over-arching goal of this research is to proactively develop disease mitigation strategies, such as skin probiotics, for amphibian conservation. To accomplish this, we have established a colony of Madagascar frogs, representing 14 species. Currently, we are working to develop effective ways to captively-breed selected species, maintain tadpoles and produce viable froglets. By producing additional individuals, we can conduct experimental work to identify effective probiotic therapies for Madagascar frogs. In addition, we are interested in observing and recording breeding behaviors for these under-studied species.

The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate student(s) to assist with multiple aspects of this work, particularly the captive breeding of the frogs in our amphibian colony. Read more about our lab's work here: and please reach out to Dr. Molly Bletz with questions (molly.bletz@psu.edu)

Job duties may include:
  • Participate in amphibian research projects
  • Design and set up breeding plans for frogs
  • Maintenance of amphibian housing
  • Recording breeding behavior
  • Contribute to daily amphibian care and health monitoring

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

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