Turfgrass Research Intern

Job Title

Turfgrass Research Intern

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

About Texas A&M Agri Life

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

* Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service

* Texas A&M Agri Life Research

* College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

* Texas A&M Forest Service

* Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

Research Areas:

Interns will assist with research projects related to:

* Turfgrass cultivar evaluation

* Turfgrass management

* Soil amendment research

* Irrigation and water management studies

* Herbicide evaluation trials

* Ecosystem services of urban lawns and alternative turf species

Responsibilities:

Interns will work closely with the research team and assist with day-to-day research activities, including:

* Field maintenance of turfgrass research plots

* Mowing and general turfgrass management

* Data collection and evaluation of field trials

* Assisting with greenhouse and laboratory activities as needed

Required Qualifications:

* B.S. degree (completed or in progress) in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, turfgrass science, or a related field.

* Willing to work up to 20 hours per week.

* Basic knowledge of turfgrass management practices.

* Strong organizational and time-management skills.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Good written and oral communication skills

* A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Operation and maintenance of turfgrass equipment (e.g., reel mowers, aerifiers, verticutters, sod harvesters)

* Installation or maintenance of irrigation systems

Additional Requirements:

The position requires working in outdoor field environments and may involve travel to off-campus research sites and collaborating institutions.

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

Please attach to your completed applications:

* Curriculum Vitae (CV)

* Brief statement of interest

* Contact information for one reference

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.