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Field research assistant

Colorado State University
Akron, CO Part Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026

Job Description

Provide assistance to support field research on maize water and nitrogen use. Duties will include collecting soil moisture with a neutron probe, documenting growth stages, and assistance collecting plant and soil samples from field experiments. Additionally, duties will include grounds keeping (operating a riding mower, weed eating, organizing supplies)

Salary Range

$18/hour

Required Application Documents

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Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.


Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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