Technical Aide

This is a temporary or on-call position providing technical support, which may include computer programming or operations, research support, medical patient care, technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication, or operation, or other technical support functions.

About the role

Professors Hatem Rouached and Federica Brandizzi invite applications from high school teachers interested in participating in the SURE-PLANT training program. This paid internship offers teachers the opportunity to engage in a faculty-guided research project and hands-on demonstrations for one month.

• Work 20 hours per week (four hours per day) for up to four weeks
• Receive a stipend of $2,500
• Flexible start and end dates to accommodate participants and Extension professionals, with most internships limited to 4 weeks between June and August 2026

Schedule

Standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay

Stipend of $2,500 for the internship period.

Application timeline

The application process will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected, with all positions closing on April 15, 2025. Early submission is encouraged, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.