What are the responsibilities and job description for the NDSU Temp Agronomy Research Summer Intern position at Ag Jobs?
This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.
Join our team at NDSU as an Agronomy Research Intern and gain hands-on experience in field and laboratory research. This internship provides practical skills in seed handling, trial management, data collection, and drone-based research, while offering exposure to real-world agronomy projects-an ideal opportunity for students pursuing careers in crop science, agronomy, or related fields.
Description & Details
Temporary, full-time, non-benefitted. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Advertised Pay
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested students are encouraged to apply to gain valuable hands-on research experience in agronomy. Please submit your resume. Optional supporting materials, such as transcripts or a brief cover letter, may also be included.
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, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
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 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
Join our team at NDSU as an Agronomy Research Intern and gain hands-on experience in field and laboratory research. This internship provides practical skills in seed handling, trial management, data collection, and drone-based research, while offering exposure to real-world agronomy projects-an ideal opportunity for students pursuing careers in crop science, agronomy, or related fields.
Description & Details
- Conduct seed cleaning, counting, weighing, and packaging
- Assist with planting and maintaining research trials, including mowing, tilling, and weed management (hoeing, hand weeding)
- Collect plant and soil samples, record data accurately, and help maintain research quality
- Support drone-based data collection for research projects
- Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of lab and field equipment
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support research objectives
Temporary, full-time, non-benefitted. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Advertised Pay
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current university student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Eagerness to learn and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Effective communication and multitasking skills
Interested students are encouraged to apply to gain valuable hands-on research experience in agronomy. Please submit your resume. Optional supporting materials, such as transcripts or a brief cover letter, may also be included.
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, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.
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 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .