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Student Assistant - Entomology & Plant Pathology

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu03257P
Home Org Name Entomology and Plant Pathology
Division Name College of Agriculture
Position Title Student Assistant - Entomology & Plant Pathology
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
The College of Agriculture seeks to hire a Student Assistant working in the Entomology and Plant Pathology department. Students will assist in conducting field applied entomology research projects. This job will focus on cotton, soybean and peanut IPM research. Students will work in the field to assist in commodity board and industry research trials. Activities include sampling insecticide and GMO efficacy trials in cotton, soybean and peanut trials for key insect pests of each crop.

Essential Functions
Traveling to field sites

Data Collection

Assist in data input, lab operations, field work and all other duties assigned by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma

Currently enrolled at Auburn University.
Preferred Qualifications
Office/Lab experience

Pay Rate 11.25/hr
Work Hours 10-20 hrs/wk
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/02/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



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