Turfgrass Student Assistant - Plant Science​/Computer Science​/Aerospace Engineering - #721870620

• Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55,FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION,POMONA, CA, ,United States
• Base Pay $18.50 / Hour
• Employee Type Student Assistant

ABOUT US :
As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality 1500 management, leadership or research grants, this student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

This position will assist with one or more of the following activities: farm preparation, plant data collection, remote sensing data processing, machine learning model development, plant health assessment, algorithm development for precision farming, and the use of aerial and ground robots.

The selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Priti Saxena, in the Department of Plant Science.

• Farm Preparation
• Plant health assessment

• Must be a current Cal Poly Pomona graduate student in good standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet project deadlines
• Must be able to work in crop field environments as part of research activities.

This position may be considered for internship credit with the approval of the student’s department chair or internship coordinator.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Majors in Plant Science.

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Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.