Nwrec Blueberry Research Intern

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill up to three (a maximum of 20 hours per week during school year/ 40 hours during school holidays and summer break) NWREC Blueberry Research Intern position with the Blueberry Program at the OSU-North Willamette Research Center in Aurora, OR.
The student intern will assist ongoing research in blueberry production systems in Oregon who is among the leading states in commercial blueberry production. The blueberry extension and research program at the NWREC aims to meet grower needs by delivering high quality research-based extension program in harvesting technology, plant nutrition, blueberry rootstock development, and pest management.
The student intern will be supervised by the faculty and/or faculty research assistant to conduct machine harvest experiments in grower fields, including data collection as directed and follow a set protocol. The student will learn about blueberry production systems from growing, harvesting, and packing. There is opportunity to update website and publish summer research activities. In addition, the student intern will learn experimental data management for statistical analysis using SAS. Ability to work and interact well with diverse team members is important.
Travel to grower fields in the Willamette Valley to help setting up experiment and collecting data is expected. Position Duties 80% Help conducting field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments, collecting data from machine harvester, packing plants, greenhouse plants, field grown plants under supervision.
20% Utilizing research instruments (FirmTech, Titrator, pH meters, etc.) to collect fruit quality data under supervision. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• 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

• Perform assigned tasks without close supervision
• Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor
• This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully 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.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Willingness to learn new technology skills

Working Conditions / Work Schedule The student worker may be required to work up to an approximate 20 hours per week.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09619SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/16/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/10/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10/01/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants 1) A Resume/Vita (required)
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position (optional)
For additional information please contact Wei Yang at wei.yang@oregonstate.edu
Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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