Join Our Team in Indoor Sustainable Agriculture with Emergent Technologies
Are you passionate about sustainability and technology? We are seeking two dedicated undergraduate assistants to work on an exciting project in indoor sustainable agriculture, supported by NASA and USDA grants. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of farming.
Location: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
Pay: $15/hour
Hours: 10 hours/week
Responsibilities:
Assist in the organization and inventory management of research labs under supervision.
Help set up experiments using Farmbots, Tower Gardens, and Growlights.
Collect and record data as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Must be a UMES STEM major in good academic standing.
Hardworking and self-motivated.
Eager to learn and work with plants and emergent technologies.
Why Join Us?
Gain hands-on experience with innovative agricultural technologies.
Contribute to research with real-world implications for sustainable farming on Earth and in space.
Work closely with experts and enhance your skills in a dynamic research environment.
Opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, and present at conferences.
If you are ready to be part of a forward-thinking research team, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to Dr. Madhumi Mitra at mmitra@umes.edu.
Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews via Google Meet following the screening of resumes. UMES HR requires you to fill out the form at the link below to express your interest before being considered for this position.
https://wwwcp.umes.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/05/student-workship-app-fillable.pdf
