Part-time Forage Crop Systems Undergraduate Student Intern- Wang
Part-time Forage Crop Systems Undergraduate Student Intern- Wang
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Forage Crop Systems Laboratory seeks undergraduate students for internship opportunities within the Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University. Typical duties for students will include assisting with daytoday operations involved in the greenhouse and field experiments including but not limited to caring for greenhouse pot plants data collection processing plant and soil samples seed preparation planting fertilization harvest and postharvest cleanup. The interns will support the implementation of agronomic field trials and greenhouse experiments on forage crops. The interns are expected to collect data by measurement sampling and subjective assessments to evaluate forage crops; prepare plant tissue and soil samples for lab analysis.
Students studying Animal Science Plant Science Soil Science Biology Agriculture Bioengineering Biotechnology Microbiology or related areas are encouraged to apply. Experience with farm equipment and fieldwork is desired. The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the summer fall and spring semesters.
This paid internship is at Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs and Greenhouses in University Park central PA; relocation and housing are not provided. The candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Guojie Wang. Interested applicants should submit (a) a letter outlining their interest in and fit for the position (b) a CV and (c) contact information for three references with their application in WorkDay.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
