Soil Health & Nutrient Research Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA is seeking a dependable person to support research on soil fertility and nutrient management in cropping systems. The project will focus on nutrient cycling, soil health, cover crops, and water quality.

The role includes outdoor field tasks in corn and soybean crops and related laboratory work, with collaboration among faculty, staff and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Learn field and laboratory techniques for quantifying soil nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and plant sampling techniques.
• Outdoor work in corn and soybean fields plus laboratory tasks.
• Must have a valid US driver's license and pass motor vehicle records check.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work with faculty, staff and graduate students to learn field and laboratory techniques for quantifying soil nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and plant sampling techniques in cover and cash crops.
• Work will involve collaboration with faculty and students in field and lab settings.

Skills

Field work

Laboratory techniques

Soil sampling

Team collaboration

Job description

Penn State University in University Park, PA is seeking a dependable person to support research on soil fertility and nutrient management in cropping systems. The project will focus on nutrient cycling, soil health, cover crops, and water quality.

The role includes outdoor field tasks in corn and soybean crops and related laboratory work, with collaboration among faculty, staff and graduate students.