Weed Science - Burns Lab

Hiring Organization: Weed Science - Burns Lab
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Location: East Lansing
Application Due Date: January 1, 2026

Weed Science - Burns Lab

The Burns weed science program focuses on current and emerging problematic weeds in Michigan cropping systems. Current research is focused on biology, ecology, population dynamics, and integrated weed management of problematic weeds with emphasis on practices to mitigate the development and spread of herbicide-resistant weeds. We are looking for one/two undergraduate student(s) to work on both field and greenhouse weed science projects. Job duties include assisting with harvesting trials at the MSU agronomy farm, post-harvest plant sample processing, greenhouse plant management, and working with graduate students to collect data in the greenhouse and lab. For more information, please contact Erin Burns (burnser5@msu.edu), attach resume, and we can schedule an interview.  Apply now!

 

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