Field Assistant

Department Overview:

We are looking for motivated undergraduate students who want to work in a corn breeding program. Activities are mostly carried out in the field, on experimental farms located in West Madison and Hancock.

Anticipated Start Date:

September 16th, 2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

4-30

Schedule:

Varied, depending on the student’s class schedule. We work on different days and shifts (mornings and afternoons), but we always meet at Moore Hall before each shift.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$15.00 per hour

Number of Positions:

3

Qualifications:

Availability for fieldwork in corn seed production fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The candidates must enjoy working outdoors and be organized and careful with data collection for scientific purposes.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Help collect data on corn crops for breeding purposes. Each group works about four hours at a time in the fields.

Physical Demands:

Plant phenotyping requires us to bend down and stand up several times in order to collect data on the roots and aerial parts of the plants.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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