Summer Research Intern — Horticulture & Plant Breeding

NC State University; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free

Job summary

A prominent research university in North Carolina is offering a Temporary Research Summer Intern position focused on assisting with plant production goals across nursery crops. Interns will gain exposure to plant breeding, propagation, and tissue culture projects, along with opportunities for independent research and field trips. Candidates should have a strong interest in horticulture and be enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in horticulture and plant breeding is essential.
• Candidates should either be enrolled in or have graduated from a relevant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and staff to meet annual plant production goals.
• Participate in independent research projects and field trips.
• Engage in plant breeding, propagation, and tissue culture activities.

Skills

Strong interest and background in horticulture, plant materials, research and plant breeding

Education

Enrolled in a 4 year, undergraduate plant sciences program OR recent graduate

Job description

A prominent research university in North Carolina is offering a Temporary Research Summer Intern position focused on assisting with plant production goals across nursery crops. Interns will gain exposure to plant breeding, propagation, and tissue culture projects, along with opportunities for independent research and field trips. Candidates should have a strong interest in horticulture and be enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.