Part Time - Plant Science - Research Support Assistant (charlie White)
Bordenstein Lab
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Field and laboratory techniques
Soil fertility and nutrient management
Quantifying soil nitrogen and phosphorous
The research will focus on nutrient cycling in cropping systems, soil health, cover crops, and water quality
Job Summary
The research will focus on nutrient cycling in cropping systems, soil health, cover crops, and water quality.
The successful candidate will work with faculty, staff and graduate students to learn field and laboratory techniques for quantifying soil nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, and plant sampling techniques in cover and cash crops.
Work will require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Matching Summary
The research will focus on nutrient cycling in cropping systems, soil health, cover crops, and water quality.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Field and laboratory techniques
Soil fertility and nutrient management
Quantifying soil nitrogen and phosphorous
Plant sampling techniques
Work in outdoor environments
Work in adverse weather conditions
Nice-to-have
Dependable and self-motivated
Interested in soil health
Cover crops and water quality
Key Requirements
Valid US driver's license
Successful completion of motor vehicle records check