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This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.
Description & Details: The NDSU Williston Research Extension Center conducts agricultural research to improve crop health and sustainability of our food production system in northwestern North Dakota. The Plant Pathology program focuses on reducing plant disease via crop rotation, genetic resistance and fungicide selection in durum wheat, chickpeas, peas, and lentils.
The Plant Pathology Research Intern will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the research program which includes both outdoor field research on small crop plots and laboratory research. The day-to-day activities of the position include maintaining the field plots in optimal conditions, collecting soil or plant samples, assisting with disease ratings, assisting with fungicide applications and conducting lab work such as media preparation, DNA extraction and fungal isolations. Tasks may be specific to the individual hired and their existing skill set and capabilities. No prior experience in agriculture is required. Come join our team and learn how to grow food!
Responsibilities of the Internship will include:
· Collect root and soil samples from research trial plots.
· Wash root samples to prepare for disease rating.
· Collecting data on field plots (plant emergence, growth stage, disease notes, pictures, plant biomass)
· Assist in maintaining the lab/office in a clean and organized condition.
· Help with annual Field Day events.
· Maintaining accurate and complete records of data collected and procedures followed.
· Following all safety protocols.
Compensation The internship will consist of 35+ hours per week and the compensation shall be negotiable at $15-$18 per hour.
Work Schedule: Typical schedule is 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school student
At least 16 years of age
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to work
Ability to work a full-time schedule in the summer
Preferred Qualifications:
College/University Student
Biology related degree program
Relevant work experience
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.
Description & Details: The NDSU Williston Research Extension Center conducts agricultural research to improve crop health and sustainability of our food production system in northwestern North Dakota. The Plant Pathology program focuses on reducing plant disease via crop rotation, genetic resistance and fungicide selection in durum wheat, chickpeas, peas, and lentils.
The Plant Pathology Research Intern will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the research program which includes both outdoor field research on small crop plots and laboratory research. The day-to-day activities of the position include maintaining the field plots in optimal conditions, collecting soil or plant samples, assisting with disease ratings, assisting with fungicide applications and conducting lab work such as media preparation, DNA extraction and fungal isolations. Tasks may be specific to the individual hired and their existing skill set and capabilities. No prior experience in agriculture is required. Come join our team and learn how to grow food!
Responsibilities of the Internship will include:
· Collect root and soil samples from research trial plots.
· Wash root samples to prepare for disease rating.
· Collecting data on field plots (plant emergence, growth stage, disease notes, pictures, plant biomass)
· Assist in maintaining the lab/office in a clean and organized condition.
· Help with annual Field Day events.
· Maintaining accurate and complete records of data collected and procedures followed.
· Following all safety protocols.
Compensation The internship will consist of 35+ hours per week and the compensation shall be negotiable at $15-$18 per hour.
Work Schedule: Typical schedule is 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school student
At least 16 years of age
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to work
Ability to work a full-time schedule in the summer
Preferred Qualifications:
College/University Student
Biology related degree program
Relevant work experience
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
