What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Research Technician- Plant Science #621175085 position at CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION?
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
SUMMARY: Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is hiring part-time Graduate Plant Science students for an agrivoltaics research study at Spadra Research Farm under Dr. Eshwar Ravishankar.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
Graduate research technicians will support the study of romaine lettuce growth under solar panels, focusing on soil conditions, water efficiency, and crop development. Responsibilities include harvesting for data collection, soil microbiology sampling, plant tissue analysis, and various crop measurements. Technicians will work closely with supervisors and promptly report any issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current Graduate Plant Science student at Cal Poly Pomona.
- Prior experience in agriculture, horticulture, or field research is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work well with various people including students, faculty, staff, and high-level administrators.
- Motivated, innovative, and shows initiative.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
