Temporary Blueberry Research Internship - Castle Hayne, NC

Position Information: Posting NumberPG195849TMPosition Number11ASO3670Position Type TemporaryEssential Job DutiesThis internship offers students and recent graduates meaningful, hands-on experience inapplied horticultural research at the NCSU Horticultural Crops Research Station in CastleHayne, NC, located near Wilmington. Selected candidates will support an active blueberry breeding program focused on developingvarieties suited for mechanical harvest. Day-to-day responsibilities span greenhouse, shadehouse, and field environments and include plant care, pollination, transplanting, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, harvesting, and field data collection. Interns will also contribute to inventorymanagement and office-based tasks such as data entry and image labeling in support of anongoing machine learning project - making this a well-rounded opportunity for those withinterests in both plant science and data. Attention to detail, comfort with repetitive tasks, and a willingness to work outdoors in varyingconditions are important for success in this role. Scheduling is flexible between 7 am and 6 pmon weekdays. Hours begin at 10-20 per week from September through March, increasing to20 or more per week from April through August. Candidates who can commit through the coreblueberry season (May-July) are especially encouraged to apply.10-Preference will be given to candidates pursuing degrees in horticulture, biology, or related fields, and to those who demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and collaboration. Is Time Limited NoIf Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perksdesigned to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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