"Student Intern (Environmental Sciences)"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Student Intern (Environmental Sciences)

Employment Status

Part Time .25

Department

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job Summary

The student interns will be responsible for the following:

• Nutrients and water budget management using Novel Sensor Technology
• Unlocking Synergies: Biochar-manure co-incubator for improving phosphorus availability and drought resilience
• Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Productivity for Small-Scale Horticultural Production in Mississippi

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The student interns should possess the following:

• Ability to work in the field and have basic laboratory knowledge.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions for the Student Interns consist of the following:

• Assist with sampling of soil and waters samples
• Assist with laboratory biochemical and microbial assays
• Assist with data entry and analysis
• Assist with all crop production practices
• Assist with processing of all samples collected
• Assist with harvesting of crops
• Assist graduate students in their field work
• Assist with the upkeep of the research facility and all farm equipment
• Present research at professional meetings.

Qualifications

Student Research Assistant must possess the following:

• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods
• Occasional ability to lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account
• Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers
• Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
• Normal endurance

Posted Salary Range

$10.00 per hour

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Frequently

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Frequently

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required

Travel Not Required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stdnt330P

Number of Vacancies 2

Location Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 08/20/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)

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