Field Research Aide In Sustainable Vegetable Production and Weed Ecology

Hiring Organization: MSU Dept of Horticulture Brainard Lab
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: East Lansing
Application Due Date: March 29, 2024

Full-Time Summer Employment 2024 Field Research Aide

In Sustainable Vegetable Production

Paid Internship Opportunities Also Available!

 

Opportunities: Research assistants have the opportunity to work with field study research aimed at improving the sustainability of vegetable production in Michigan. You will contribute to research conducted by Dr. Dan Brainard (weed ecology) and Dr. Zack Hayden (soil and nutrient management) in the Department of Horticulture. Working with us, you can expect the following:

Growing Vegetables! You will assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting a variety of veggies. Conducting Science! You can also expect to gain experience with scientific procedures for experimental design, field plot maintenance, biomass and soil sample processing, and data collection.

Travel! Our research occurs on Michigan vegetable farms as well as at MSU’s horticultural research stations. As a result, this position offers travel opportunities to off-campus research locations with transportation provided by university vehicles.

Variety! Every day is unique and, while the majority of our work occurs outdoors, there will be also be opportunities to gain experience working in both laboratory and greenhouse settings.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability/desire to do physical work outside in addition to lab/greenhouse work
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
  • This position requires possession of a valid vehicle driver’s license

Desired Qualifications:

  • Agricultural field, lab, or greenhouse research experience
  • Weed Identification
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience driving manual transmission tractors, including with PTO and 3-point hitch implements a plus

Dates: May – August/September (start/end dates flexible)

Hours: Up to 40 hrs/wk (M-F, typically 8:30-5pm)

Wages: $15-$20/hr (based on experience)

To Apply:

Apply via Handshake posting #8762406 or email resume and brief cover letter by March 29, 2024 to:

Dr. Dan Brainard at brainar9@msu.edu Subject: Field Research Aide

All interviews will be held via Zoom.

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