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Turfgrass Research Intern

Dallas, TX

$15/hr

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 ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The course is designed to provide students in the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program with practical, in-depth knowledge and skill development related to the operation, maintenance, and safe use ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The successful candidate will specialize in turfgrass science and bring expertise that complements and enhances the strengths of the current faculty. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to ...

BAM's Landscaping

Turfgrass Specialist

Kensington, MD · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

BAM'S Landscaping & Lawn Care is currently seeking a Turfgrass Specialist to join our growing team. Responsibilities: * Calibration of equipment. * Continuing education/training. * Pesticide ...

Bams Landscaping

Turfgrass Specialist

Kensington, MD · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

BAM'S Landscaping & Lawn Care is currently seeking a Turfgrass Specialist to join our growing team. Responsibilities: * Calibration of equipment. * Continuing education/training. * Pesticide ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Conduct research experiments related to turfgrass health, performance, and stress tolerance. * Collect, process, and record data on turfgrass growth, health, and environmental responses. * Work ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$16/hr

Collect, record, and organize data related to turfgrass growth, physiology, stress responses, and environmental conditions. * Assist graduate student inthe construction and upkeep of research ...

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Turfgrass Research Intern

Tamus

Dallas, TX

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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 AgriLife

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

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
  • Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 LinkedIn 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.

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