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Job Opportunity: BES Student Intern Nackley Nursery Program:Oregon State UniversityJob description:BES Student Intern Nackley Nursery ProgramBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.1. A Resume/Vita2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position For additional information Contact Us by: Lloyd Nackley at lloyd.nackley@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title BES Student Intern Nackley Nursery Program Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Aurora Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Intern for the Agricultural and Marine Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). Join a dynamic research team this summer for hands-on practice in horticultural research. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with agricultural science professors and graduate students while gaining technical skills in agricultural research within a supportive lab environment. Located near Wilsonville, OR, at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, this internship will involve assisting with various experiments focused primarily on irrigation and nutrient efficiency. The BES student will play a crucial function in managing a sensor-controlled irrigation system used for high-throughput phenotyping, as well as measuring plant transpiration responses to irrigation treatments. Additionally, the student will contribute to the enhancement of our nursery run-off pad and experimental system designed to measure water quality. Explore the ?Nackley Lab Blog Oregon State? and our Instagram page to lgain more about our continuing projects. Position tasks Plant Research and Sensor-Controlled Irrigation Management: 60%. Assist in managing the sensor-controlled irrigation system used for high-throughput phenotyping. Conduct regular checks on irrigation emitters and assess plant health in response to irrigation treatments. Hand weed plots; mix potting media for containers; thin container plants; transplant and/or seed plots; help clean research workspace and storage areas. Data Collection and Analysis: 20%. Collect and analyze data related to biomass sampling, seed harvest, and other aspects of nursery production trials according to study protocols. Measure plant transpiration responses to irrigation treatments and adjust irrigation schedules accordingly. Conduct assessments of water quality. Assist in downloading data from loggers and maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures and results. Field Day(s) Prep: 10%. Help maintain buildings, grounds, fences, roads, and other research facilities. Manage land not currently involved in research projects, including mowing, string trimming, pruning, mulching, and hand weeding. Assist the Nursery program as needed in conducting tours, training sessions, and field days for the public. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts » Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study » Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment » Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard » High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program » Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term » Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* » Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term » Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered ?full-time? by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Must have been awarded the 2024 BES Experiential Learning Internship. Attention to detail Perform assigned tasks without close supervision Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time. capability to lift 25 lbs Student employees may need to drive to offsite research locations, as needed, at the request of the Nursery Program manager. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Competence in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint practice working on a farm. Two years of college-level courses in Horticulture/Crop Science/Agronomy/Soil Science/Botany or other Biology/Natural Resources discipline. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Working Conditions : Work is mainly performed outdoors at the research farm. The capability work in and dress appropriately for all weather conditions is required. tasks may include lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lb); being on your feet for long periods of time; walking over fields or uneven surfaces; and other physical activities such as hoeing weeds, shoveling, operating push mowers, and string trimmers. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P11109SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/17/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/24/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 08/31/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to candidates 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position For additional information Contact Us by: Lloyd Nackley at lloyd.nackley@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents Skills:
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