Undergraduate Research Assistant // Undergraduate Research

Posted on Jan. 25, 2024

Position Information

Department: Division of Plant Science and Technology

Position Type: Paid

Number of Positions: 4

Hours Per Week: 10-20; 40 in summer

Car Required? Yes

Position Term: Both Academic Year and Summer

More Information: Research Website

Faculty Mentor or Sponsor

Name: Felix Fritschi

Address: 27 Agriculture Lab

Phone: 5738823023

Email: fritschif@missouri.edu

Job Duties

Gain research experience in plant science field research by working with experienced post-docs, graduate students, and technicians. You will learn hands-on scientific research skills by pursuing answers to specific research question with members of our team. You will assist graduate students and postdocs with tending to plants in the greenhouse, processing of plant and soil samples, collection and/or processing of images for extraction of plant features, etc. Work will be on campus or at a farm of MU’s Research Education and Extension Centers.

Required Skills

Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week in blocks of 4 h or longer. Students need to be able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Aspiring and hardworking undergraduate students majoring in Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology or related fields

Other Comments

We encourage students to include a resume or transcript when e-mailing a faculty mentor to apply for a posted position.