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Student Research Assistant - Plant Science #688322761

Student Research Assistant - Plant Science #688322761

CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION

Pomona, CA • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Enterprises Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
SUMMARY: The Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is currently seeking two undergraduate and two current graduate student assistants to participate in an Organic Tomato Breeding Research Project.
This position will assist with one or more of the following activities: farm preparation, plant data collection, field planting, experimental designing, learning breeding methods, maintaining plants during the growing season and assist faculty and technical staff and organizing all research materials and data; data entry; data analysis; report preparation.
The selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Priti Saxena, in the Department of Plant Science.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
This position will assist with one or more of the following activities: farm preparation, plant data collection, field planting, experimental designing, learning breeding methods, maintaining plants during the growing season and assist faculty and technical staff and organizing all research materials and data; data entry; data analysis; report preparation and attending conferences and presentations.
The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Priti Saxena in the Department of Plant Science.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Must be a current Cal Poly Pomona student in good standing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Majors in Plant Science, Biological Science are preferred.
  • 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.
Preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Pepsi Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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