About the role

  • Summer Research Assistant helping with research and field work in agroforestry systems. Collecting data and assisting in various tasks based in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

  • Collecting data on plant survivorship and growth in a research trial at a working agroforestry farm
  • Collecting and processing forage and weed biomass samples
  • Assisting with plot maintenance (weeding, mowing, trimming) at the agroforestry site
  • Assisting with other research experiments as needed

Requirements

  • Education or work experience in crop science, agronomy, ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field
  • Experience in data collection and data entry
  • Personal transportation to get to Madison and Spring Green work sites
  • Ability to perform field work up to 8 hours per day
  • Prior familiarity with agroforestry, forestry, farming, or fruit or nut crops
  • Experience operating small field equipment (weed whacker, riding mower, etc.)
  • Interest in pursuing a career in sustainable agriculture or ecology

Job title

Summer Research Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$18 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Tech skills

Location requirements

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