Field Crops Research Assistant (Undergrad) - Part-Time

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Tangent (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Linn County Extension in Tangent, OR is seeking a part-time undergraduate research assistant for the Field Crops Extension Program. The role involves assisting with diverse projects, including pest management, soil health, drone imagery, and data collection for on-farm trials.

The position offers hands-on experience in research data processing, analysis, and fieldwork, with schedule up to 24 hours weekly during the academic year and up to 40 hours in summer; start date

Qualifications

• This position requires active enrollment in a college program at OSU or another accredited institution.
• Students should meet academic standing requirements and be pursuing a related field of study.
• International students may have special hour requirements per USCIS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects for the South Willamette Valley Field Crops Extension and Research Program.
• Participate in seed and cereal crop research, pest management, soil health and drone imagery.
• Set up, sample, and collect data for on-farm field trials; perform data entry and analysis.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Technology

Professionalism

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Tools

GIS

R

Python

Job description

Oregon State University’s Linn County Extension in Tangent, OR is seeking a part-time undergraduate research assistant for the Field Crops Extension Program. The role involves assisting with diverse projects, including pest management, soil health, drone imagery, and data collection for on-farm trials.

The position offers hands-on experience in research data processing, analysis, and fieldwork, with schedule up to 24 hours weekly during the academic year and up to 40 hours in summer; start date