Seasonal Plant Research Assistant: Cucurbit Breeding

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire Cucurbit Breeding Program is seeking a Cucurbit Research Assistant to assist with plant care and maintenance in field and greenhouse settings in Durham, NH. Training will be provided; no prior experience required.

The role involves weeding, plant training, assisting pollination, and data collection on fruit metrics. The position is compensated at $16/hour with funding contingent on external sponsor support.

Qualifications

• Weeding for field maintenance and greenhouse work.
• Training plants to support growth and development.
• Assisting in pollination to support cucurbit breeding.
• Cutting and processing fruit for study and seed handling.
• Cleaning seed for analysis and storage.
• Recording data such as fruit weight, flesh color, dry matter, and other measurements using apps/instruments.

Responsibilities

• Weeding in field and greenhouse settings.
• Training plants to ensure healthy growth.
• Assisting in pollination during breeding activities.
• Cutting and processing fruit for data collection and seed extraction.
• Cleaning seeds for analysis and storage.
• Taking and recording data like weight, color, and dry matter using various tools.

Skills

Weeding

Training plants

Pollination

Fruit cutting

Seed cleaning

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of New Hampshire Cucurbit Breeding Program is seeking a Cucurbit Research Assistant to assist with plant care and maintenance in field and greenhouse settings in Durham, NH. Training will be provided; no prior experience required.

The role involves weeding, plant training, assisting pollination, and data collection on fruit metrics. The position is compensated at $16/hour with funding contingent on external sponsor support.