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

Research Areas
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• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Operation and maintenance of turfgrass equipment (e.g., reel mowers, aerifiers, verticutters, sod harvesters).
• Installation or maintenance of irrigation systems.

Working in outdoor field environments and may involve travel to off-campus research sites and collaborating institutions.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.