Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Workers for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position supports the Turfgrass Weed Science Program as an Agricultural Research Assistant contributing to field greenhouse and laboratory research and plot maintenance. The role plays a key part in advancing research and extension efforts aimed at educating industry professionals and land managers on best practices for sustainable weed management. Work will support research that examines weed ecology in turfgrass systems herbicide efficacy integrated and non-chemical weed control strategies and how turfgrass management influences weed competitiveness and herbicide performance. A primary focus is developing impactful research that shapes best management practices for sustainable and effective weed control that ultimately reduces reliance on herbicides. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with experiment setup and treatment application in field greenhouse and lab studies. Collects manages and processes research data to support ongoing studies. Maintains field and greenhouse research areas including tasks such as equipment operation watering weeding mowing planting/seeding and scouting for weeds or turf conditions.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting SummaryRutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Workers for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position supports the Turfgrass Weed Science Program as an Agricultural Research Assistant contributing to field greenhouse and laborator...
Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Seasonal Agricultural Workers for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position supports the Turfgrass Weed Science Program as an Agricultural Research Assistant contributing to field greenhouse and laboratory research and plot maintenance. The role plays a key part in advancing research and extension efforts aimed at educating industry professionals and land managers on best practices for sustainable weed management. Work will support research that examines weed ecology in turfgrass systems herbicide efficacy integrated and non-chemical weed control strategies and how turfgrass management influences weed competitiveness and herbicide performance. A primary focus is developing impactful research that shapes best management practices for sustainable and effective weed control that ultimately reduces reliance on herbicides. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with experiment setup and treatment application in field greenhouse and lab studies. Collects manages and processes research data to support ongoing studies. Maintains field and greenhouse research areas including tasks such as equipment operation watering weeding mowing planting/seeding and scouting for weeds or turf conditions.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
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