Anticipated Start Date: December 1st, 2025

Estimated Pay: $15.00 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 1

Schedule: Day. – Flexible

Location: Newark, Delaware Greenhouse

Role Description:

Effective immediately, the department of Plant and Soil Science is seeking, a responsible, motivated, well-organized individual to assist with plant breeding research. The position is seasonal with flexible hours, but someone who can work for at least 10 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters and 29.5 hours in the summer is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Shelling corn seed and organizing
• Preparation of seed for spring planting
• A highly motivated student can conduct independent undergraduate research
• Summer fieldwork: corn pollination and data collection

Qualifications:  

• Dependable
• Organized
• Comfortable using computers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Able to train and supervise student assistants (high-school).
• Able to work independently and in teams

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review - October 31st - November 12th

Interviews - November 13th - November 21st 

Offers Extended: November 22nd - December 1st

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions