Technical Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

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

Unit Position Summary

Expectations and Eligibility

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.

Participants will work 20 hours per week (four hours per day) for up to four weeks and receive a stipend of $2,500. The start and end dates of the internship are flexible to accommodate the needs of both the participating teachers and the Extension professionals. However, most internships will be limited to 4 weeks, on June-August, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Application Timeline

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

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following materials via Handshake (Job # listed in the table above):

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript

Questions?

For any inquiries about the internship process or timeline, please contact:

• Dr. Hatem Rouached – rouached@msu.edu
• Dr. Federica Brandizzi – fb@msu.edu

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5