Turfgrass Research Intern

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.

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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.