Undergraduate Research Associate (Hort & Crop)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Ohio State University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Associate (Hort & Crop) to join the FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science-JM team. You will assist turfgrass science research through mowing, fertilizer and pesticide treatments, data collection and data management, and planting turfgrass from seed and sod at Waterman Farm and Howlett Greenhouse.

Location will primarily be at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Research and Education Center at Waterman Farm in Columbus with occasional

Formación

• Experience with outdoor work preferred.
• Experience with lawn mowers and lawn equipment preferred but not required.
• Candidate should be able to perform field work at multiple sites.

Responsabilidades

• Mow and maintain turfgrass at multiple sites.
• Apply fertilizer and pesticides according to protocol.
• Collect and manage field data for research projects.
• Plant turfgrass from seed and sod.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Data collection

Data management

Herramientas

Lawn equipment

Descripción del empleo

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Job Title: Undergraduate Research Associate (Hort & Crop) Department: FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science-JM

Student assistants will significantly contribute to the turfgrass science research program through mowing, fertilizer, and pesticide treatment applications, data collection, data management, and planting turfgrass from seed and sod. The primary location of this position will be at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Research and Education Center at Waterman Farm in Columbus and Howlett Greenhouse, with occasional activities in Kottman Hall. Previous experience with outdoor work, lawn mowers, and lawn equipment is preferred but not necessary.

Additional Information: Location: Howlett Greenhouses (0297) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 5 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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