Summer Agronomy Assistant

This is a full-time temporary non-benefited position.

Description & Details:

The Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC) is hiring a motivated individual that will assist with various research projects in the Center’s Agronomy Department. The main focus of this position will be the collecting of data & observations for research on crop production systems in southwest North Dakota and working with small grains in a controlled environmental setting. The responsibilities will include assisting in the activities required for the successful execution of field-based agronomy demonstrations and trials to include note taking, data entry and other duties required to meet the project goals. Ideally, the candidates would start work as early as April 1 and work through mid-August or longer.

Work Schedule:

The regular work schedule is flexible, working Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. The hired candidate would work full time for 20 weeks and would need to reduce hours to 19.5 hours per week for the remaining weeks.

Advertised Pay:

Starting pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

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:

• At least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated computer skills & ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Complete a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working toward a degree in crop science, agronomy or related fields
• Possess an interest in working with crops grown in southwest North Dakota

To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:

• Current resume
• Cover letter

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.

For more information about this full-time temporary position, please contact

                               Victor Gomes at (701) 456-1102 or email:  victor.gomes@ndsu.edu

Additional information on the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center can be found on our website at:  

                 https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/research-extension-centers-recs/dickinson-rec.

Employment Eligibility:

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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.