Undergraduate Research Assistant in NASA Space Crop Production Project
The Delaware Indoor Ag Lab (DIAL) is a controlled-environment agriculture research laboratory led by Dr. Qingwu Meng in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Delaware. This NASA-funded project aims to better understand how dynamic lighting affects the growth and quality attributes of hydroponic lettuce. The Undergraduate Research Assistant will facilitate research tasks (e.g., experimental setup, routine plant care, data collection, and lab maintenance).
Requirements: You are self-motivated, interested in controlled-environment space crop production research, punctual, trustworthy, willing to learn, meticulous with great attention to detail, excellent at time management skills, experienced with data entry and organization in Excel, able to move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), able to work on some weekends and holidays, able to work well with others, and responsive and adaptive to work needs.
Time commitment: This paid position ($20/hour) requires daily routine plant checks during experiments and approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per week, which can fluctuate depending on tasks and research needs. Work will be performed on campus in Fischer Greenhouse or Townsend Hall. The selected individual can start on a mutually agreed date and is expected to work through the Spring 2025 semester. Performance will be periodically evaluated for continued employment.
Application: Click here to apply; the position is available until filled.
Contact: Dr. Qingwu Meng (qwmeng@udel.edu)
https://www.youtube.com/@IndoorAgLab
