Student Research Assistant 2 - HCS

The Ohio State University; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Student Research Assistant 2 - HCS on the Wooster Campus. The role supports the Vegetable Production Systems Laboratory and teams across field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings.

Flexible to accommodate different interests and abilities, with substantively varied tasks throughout the year. These positions are temporary (fixed term) and may be full-time or part-time in nature, with 10 scheduled hours and First Shift.

Qualifications

• Position located on The Ohio State University Wooster Campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vegetable production research projects under supervision.
• Support field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities as needed.

Job description

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Job Title:

Student Research Assistant 2 - HCS

Department:

FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science-JM

The Vegetable Production Systems Laboratory in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science located on The OSU-Wooster Campus invites you or someone you recommend to contact us about positions available with our team.

Many skills are required to complete our work and we are currently recruiting new team members for part and full-time positions. These positions are ideal for people looking to align their workday with their interests and abilities.

What is important to know about this opportunity, our team, and what we do and why includes the following:

• We address real-world challenges and opportunities faced by vegetable growers managing small to large farms across Ohio, the region, and globe. Our research and educational resources impact many people.

• We study vegetables, and vegetable farming as it is and could be done. We focus on tools and practices expected to improve the success and resilience of vegetable farms and quality of food they produce.

• We work year-round outside, in high tunnels and greenhouses, and in laboratories and offices. Individual tasks completed in all these settings vary, so they accommodate team members with different interests and abilities. Also, our activities change over time. This creates opportunities to learn and do different things.

• Experience with these topics or in these settings is not required. Bring your willingness to learn and put in solid effort and you will succeed. Knowledge and abilities you develop are useful in other areas of work.

• We do NOT study pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, or similar materials. We do occasionally study fertilizers and other materials applied to plants and soils.

• We combine critical thinking with thoughtful action to meet our objectives. We are constantly learning – applying trusted methods but always looking to improve them and address new challenges and opportunities.

• We are serious about what we do and enjoy it.

• We offer schedule flexibility.

Positions are located on The Ohio State University Wooster Campus.

Additional Job Description

Please contact me to learn more.

Dr. Matt Kleinhenz

Professor, Extension Specialist (Vegetable Production Systems)

[e-mail]

Additional Information:

Location:

Gourley Hall (0405)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

10

Shift:

First Shift

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