Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil
Nova Scotia Community College - 6 Jobs
Middleton, NS
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Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) - Annapolis Valley Campus
Annapolis Valley (Middleton), Nova Scotia
Environment and Agriculture Technology Lab
Student Position: Commencing approximately May 1, 2026, and ending approximately August 31, 2026
Salary range: $20/hr
Application deadline: January 31, 2026
What you will be doing…
· You will provide technical assistance for projects led by the Research Scientists. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
· On a daily basis, you may be working on one or more research projects. This position may conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions which may require both indoor and outside working environments.
· Innovative and committed to life-long learning, the Research Associate is a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.
To be eligible for this summer student research assistant position:
· You must be a current part time or full time returning NSCC student in September 2026, or graduating this upcoming academic year (May 2026).
Minimum experience:
· Interest in horticulture, plant ecology, crop science, and soil science.
· Experience with compiling diverse datasets from various sources
· Ability to conduct lab and field research studies with minimum supervision
Minimum skills and ability:
· Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective communication skills
· Strong planning and organizational skills
· Exceptional client service skills and a proven team player
· Ability to work as a team member in a deadline-oriented work environment
· Demonstrated analytical skills, problem solving techniques and the ability to look beyond symptoms to gather facts and information
· Expertise in software including Microsoft office suite of products (Excel, Word, etc)
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
