Volunteer opportunities
Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab
The Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) is accepting applications for student positions assisting with a range of projects evaluating the sustainability of cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic. These will involve diverse activities including soil, gas, and plant sampling in the field, lab work, data entry and management, sample processing and organization, and miscellaneous projects supporting research activities. Field sites, lab and offices are all approximately 10-15 minutes north of U of MD campus. Public transportation is available from campus to reach our main building.
These positions allow for flexible scheduling, but must be prearranged with supervisor. No experience is required, but an ideal candidate will have an interest in sustainable agriculture and/or be a science major with an interest in research. All training will be provided.
Applications accepted until August 10, 2018. To apply send a resume and a short statement of interest to the email below.
Contact: Chris Rasmann
Phone: 410 231 0607
Email: chris.rasmann@ars.usda.gov
Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab
The Sustainable Agricultural Systems Lab at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) is accepting applications for student positions assisting with a range of projects evaluating the sustainability of cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic. These will involve diverse activities including soil, gas, and plant sampling in the field, lab work, data entry and management, sample processing and organization, and miscellaneous projects supporting research activities. Field sites, lab and offices are all approximately 10-15 minutes north of U of MD campus. Public transportation is available from campus to reach our main building.
These positions allow for flexible scheduling, but must be prearranged with supervisor. No experience is required, but an ideal candidate will have an interest in sustainable agriculture and/or be a science major with an interest in research. All training will be provided.
Applications accepted until August 10, 2018. To apply send a resume and a short statement of interest to the email below.
Contact: Chris Rasmann
Phone: 410 231 0607
Email: chris.rasmann@ars.usda.gov