Impactful Part-Time Turfgrass Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agriculture invites applications for a part-time Undergraduate Research Support Assistant in Turfgrass Science at the Valentine Turfgrass Research Center. The role supports field and applied research projects and provides hands-on experience in practical turfgrass science.

Your duties include assisting with experiments under faculty and graduate students, collecting data on growth, physiology, and environmental conditions, helping build and maintain

Qualifications

• Background in plant science, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work early morning hours or late evenings as required by research protocols.
• Basic mechanical skills preferred (hand tools, minor repairs, assemble structures).
• A valid US driver’s license is required (may operate a university vehicle).

Responsabilités

• Assist in the implementation of turfgrass research experiments under the direction of faculty, graduate students, and research staff.
• Collect, record, and organize data related to turfgrass growth, physiology, stress responses, and environmental conditions.
• Assist graduate student in the construction and upkeep of research infrastructure (e.g., shade structures).
• Collect weed samples, including seed collection.

Connaissances

Outdoor work

Basic mechanical skills

Valid US driver\'s license

Formation

Background in plant science / agronomy / horticulture

Description du poste

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agriculture invites applications for a part-time Undergraduate Research Support Assistant in Turfgrass Science at the Valentine Turfgrass Research Center. The role supports field and applied research projects and provides hands-on experience in practical turfgrass science.

Your duties include assisting with experiments under faculty and graduate students, collecting data on growth, physiology, and environmental conditions, helping build and maintain