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Plant Pathology - Summer Intern

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Williston, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Information

The NDSU Williston Research Extension Center conducts agricultural research to improve crop health and sustainability of our food production system in northwest North Dakota. The plant pathology department focuses on reducing plant disease via practices such as crop rotation, genetic resistance and fungicide selection in durum wheat, chickpeas, peas and lentils. Research on soil health and beneficial bacteria are also a focus. The plant pathology research intern will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the plant pathology research program which includes both outdoor field research on small crop plots and lab research. The day to day activities of the position include maintaining the field plots in optimal conditions (weeding/mowing alleys), collecting soil or plant samples, assisting with disease ratings, assisting with fungicide applications and conducting lab work such a 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 but a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard is. Come join our team and learn how your food is grown!

Description, Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining agricultural research trial plots including weeding and mowing to ensure crop health and optimal experiment outcome
  • Collect root and soil samples from research trial plots
  • Wash roots to prepare for disease rating
  • Collecting data on field plots (plant emergence, growth stage, disease notes, pictures, plant biomass and dry weights)
  • Assist in maintaining the lab/office in a clean and organized condition
  • Help with the annual Field Day events
  • Maintaining accurate and complete records of data collected and procedures followed
  • Following all safety protocols

Requirements & Competencies:
  • High school student
  • Over the age of 16
  • Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to work
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work hard
  • Interest in agriculture, research and outdoor work
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule in the summer

Work Location:
  • Williston, ND

Hours & Schedule:
  • Typically Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

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.

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.

Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

Company info
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Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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