Greenhouse and Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant

This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position. The NDSU Wheat Plant Pathology Team is seeking motivated individuals to assist with research activities related to wheat leaf diseases in greenhouse and laboratory settings. Primary Responsibilities Assist with planting, watering, maintaining, and harvesting wheat plants in the greenhouse. Monitor and record plant diseases and disease symptoms. Culture and maintain plant pathogenic microorganisms in the laboratory. Prepare media, buffers, and reagents. Assist with molecular diagnosis and characterization of plant pathogens. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe greenhouse and laboratory environment. Work collaboratively with graduate students, research staff, and faculty. Qualifications Interest in or experience with plant pathology, microbiology, or a closely related field. Currently pursuing a degree in microbiology, plant pathology, plant science, biological sciences, or a related discipline. Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn laboratory and greenhouse research techniques. Position Duration Spring/Fall: Part-time, approximately 10-20 hours per week during the academic year. Summer: Full-time, approximately 35-40 hours per week (less than 40 hours). Compensation $18+ per hour , depending on qualifications and experience. How to Apply Interested applicants should contact: Sudeshi Lakmali Seneviratne , Research Associate Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Zhaohui Liu , Wheat Pathologist Email: View email address on click.appcast.io To Apply - Applications must include the following materials: Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months. Employment Eligibility: NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C. About Us: North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach. Equal Opportunity Statement: NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a U.S. veteran, or participation in lawful activity off the employer's premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interests of the employer, as applicable. Direct inquiries to Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 100, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io . No Smoking Notice: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10. Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io . recblid lmsg8wml2he3o64xm5msvq5ngwz7hb North Dakota State University