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About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information

Research Areas:

Interns will assist with research projects related to:

• Turfgrass cultivar evaluation

• Turfgrass management

• Soil amendment research

• Irrigation and water management studies

• Herbicide evaluation trials

• Ecosystem services of urban lawns and alternative turf species

Responsibilities:

Interns will work closely with the research team and assist with day-to-day research activities, including:

• Field maintenance of turfgrass research plots

• Mowing and general turfgrass management

• Data collection and evaluation of field trials

• Assisting with greenhouse and laboratory activities as needed

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree (completed or in progress) in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, turfgrass science, or a related field.

• Willing to work up to 20 hours per week.

• Basic knowledge of turfgrass management practices.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good written and oral communication skills

• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operation and maintenance of turfgrass equipment (e.g., reel mowers, aerifiers, verticutters, sod harvesters)

• Installation or maintenance of irrigation systems

Additional Requirements:

The position requires working in outdoor field environments and may involve travel to off-campus research sites and collaborating institutions.

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Please attach to your completed applications:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Brief statement of interest

• Contact information for one reference

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.