Summer Research Assistant
Application Deadline: 27 April 2026
Department: Research
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Spring Green Campus
Compensation: $18.00 / hour
DescriptionThe Savanna Institute invites applications for a Summer Research Assistant to help with research and field work in agroforestry systems. Most work will occur in and around Spring Green, WI.
Hours: 30-40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
Location: Madison, WI; Spring Green, WI; or surrounding region
Start Date: May - early June (exact date negotiable)
Salary: $18/hr
- This position is not eligible for the Institute’s benefits package
- This position reports to the Cropping Systems Scientist
- Collecting data on plant survivorship and growth in a research trial at a working agroforestry farm
- Collecting and processing forage and weed biomass samples
- Assisting with plot maintenance (weeding, mowing, trimming) at the agroforestry site
- Assisting with other research experiments as needed
- Education or work experience in crop science, agronomy, ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field
- Experience in data collection and data entry
- Personal transportation to get to Madison and Spring Green work sites
- Ability to perform field work up to 8 hours per day
- Prior familiarity with agroforestry, forestry, farming, or fruit or nut crops
- Experience operating small field equipment (weed whacker, riding mower, etc.)
- Interest in pursuing a career in sustainable agriculture or ecology