Student Research Assistant Plant and Soil

NSCC International; Middleton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Student Research Assistant to join their Environment and Agriculture Technology Lab. This summer position involves providing technical assistance for research projects, conducting fieldwork, and compiling datasets. The ideal candidate should be a student returning to school in September or graduating in May/June 2026. Key qualifications include excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Work is expected to start around May 1, 2026, with a salary of $20/hr.

Qualifications

• Working on completing a college diploma or university degree.
• Experience ideally related to plant ecology, crop science, soil science, but not required.
• Experience with compiling diverse datasets from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for projects led by the Research Scientists.
• Conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions.
• Work on one or more research projects daily.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Exceptional client service skills

Team player

Education

College diploma or university degree

Job description

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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Working on completing a college diploma or university degree

Minimum experience:

• Experience ideally related to plant ecology, crop science, soil science, but not required
• Experience with compiling diverse datasets from various sources
• Ability to conduct field research experiments with minimum supervision
• Work irregular hours

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

Responsibilities

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:

• Self-identify as indigenous and must be a NSCC or University student and returning to school in September or will be graduating from a NSCC or University program in May/June 2026.

Additional Information

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 [e-mail]. 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.