This is a temporary position in CASTLE HAYNE, NC, near WILMINGTON. Please do not apply unless you live near CASTLE HAYNE, NC or are willing to commute on a daily basis.

This position is a student intern position for students to gain experience in all aspects of blueberry research.  

Part time student interns will be needed to help in all aspects of blueberry breeding research. The interns will work in the greenhouse and shade house to help maintain healthy plants, inventory, harvest, collect data, perform pollinations, transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings, prune, weed, and fertilize. Field work will include planting, harvesting, and data collection. Laboratory work includes maintaining the tissue culture lab, making media, transferring cultures onto new media, and sticking explants for rooting. Some office work such as data entry and image labeling for a machine learning project.

Schedule:

Schedule is largely flexible between 7am to 6pm weekdays and will range from 10-20 hours per week from September through March, and 20+ hours per week from April to August.

Applicant should have some knowledge on:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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