NDSU DREC TimeTemporary Agronomy Assistant

Description & Details

The Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC) is hiring a motivated individual to assist with various research projects in the Center's Agronomy Department. The main focus will be collecting data and observations for research on crop production systems in southwest North Dakota and working with small grains in a controlled environmental setting. Responsibilities include assisting in activities required for the successful execution of field-based agronomy demonstrations and trials, including note taking, data entry, and other duties required to meet the project goals.

Ideally, the candidate would start work as early as April 1 and work through mid‑August or longer.

The regular work schedule is flexible, working Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The hired candidate would work full time for 20 weeks and would need to reduce hours to 19.5 hours per week for the remaining weeks.

Starting pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

• At least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Complete a background check

• Working toward a degree in crop science, agronomy or related fields
• Possess an interest in working with crops grown in southwest North Dakota

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter. If you are currently or have in the past twelve months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency, please include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you worked a week in the past twelve months.

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E‑Verify system. New employees must present specific identification no later than their first day of work. Please review the List of Acceptable Documents for the required identification.

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off‑campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701‑231‑8961 or ndsu.hr.

For more information about this full‑time temporary position, please contact Victor Gomes at (701) 456‑1102 or email victor.gomes.