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Entomology/Plant Pathology Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity
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Job Description
- Req#: 508706
Employer Industry: Applied Research in Agriculture
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $17.00 per hour
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agricultural research
- Work outdoors and engage in field research activities
- Collaborate with a team of undergraduate and graduate students and researchers
- Develop skills in data collection and analysis using MS Office
- Contribute to innovative research in vegetable entomology and plant pathology
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Evaluate insecticide and fungicide efficacy trials across various vegetable and field crops in Wisconsin
- Conduct trap collection and placement for research purposes
- Manage and maintain cultural plots, including planting, weeding, and harvest
- Collect and enter data, demonstrating proficiency in MS Office applications
- Interact professionally and courteously with fellow students, researchers, and producer cooperators
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Must be a current and continuing undergraduate student at UW Madison
- Valid driver’s license required
- Willingness and ability to conduct field research with some manual labor
- Interest in working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Agricultural background is beneficial, though not essential
- Previous experience in field research or related activities
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