Research Farm Summer Assistant

Position Title:

Research Farm Summer Assistant

Appointment Type:

Professional & Scientific

Job Description:

The job duties of the Research Farm Summer Assistant will include but are not limited to:

• Measuring and flagging of plots
• changing seed when planting plots
• assisting with the cutting of alleys between replications of plots
• taking stand counts (R1 silk/flower counts in some plots)
• mowing/trimming
• collecting water samples from water quality plots and wetland sites
• cleaning of buildings and machinery
• data entry/paper filing
• harvesting of summer foliage and small grain plots

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: interest in agriculture research

• Preferred: background in agriculture/farming

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

May 18, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

P&S Temporary

Original Posting Date:

May 15, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R19233

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