Pulse Summer Research Assistant, Plant Sciences

Pulse Summer Research Assistant, Plant Sciences

Primary Purpose: The Pea, Soybean, Chickpea, Coriander and Bean Breeding Program at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan requires Summer Research Assistants who will work as part of a team to support development of improved pulse crop varieties and crop research.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the breeders and the senior research technicians, the candidates will be involved in all aspects of the breeding and research programs. Travel to off station sites and overtime including evenings and weekends may be required at certain times of the year particularly during planting (May) and harvest (August). Work with agricultural pesticides may be required. Must be able to lift up to 25kg.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Duties will include discarding seed samples, weeding, bag cleaning, seed cleaning, seed treatment, weighing sample...