The Delaware Indoor Ag Lab (DIAL, https://www.indooraglab.com/) is a controlled-environment agriculture research laboratory in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Delaware. Research at DIAL is supported by agencies including NASA and USDA. The Undergraduate Research Assistant will facilitate research tasks (e.g., experimental setup, routine plant care, data collection, and lab maintenance) in greenhouse/indoor/space crop production.
Requirements: You are self-motivated, interested in controlled-environment plant research, punctual, trustworthy, willing to learn, meticulous with great attention to detail, skilled at solving problems, 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. Previous research or work experience in a greenhouse setting is preferable.
The position requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per week, which can fluctuate depending on tasks and research needs. You will work as a miscellaneous wage employee at $13.25/hour. Work will be performed on campus in Fischer Greenhouse and Townsend Hall; telework is not permitted. The selected individual can work through the winter break or start at the beginning of Spring 2024. Performance will be periodically evaluated for continued employment.
Contact: Dr. Qingwu Meng (qwmeng@udel.edu). Include in your email a statement of interest and experience, a resume/CV, an unofficial transcript, and contact information of two references. The position is available until filled; emails received by Dec 15, 2023 will receive full consideration.
