Cotton Student worker 2

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G / R24929P

Working Title

Cotton Student worker 2

Department

CAES-Entomology

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

04 / 15 / 2024

Posting Date

03 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

• Show up for work as scheduled
• Work up to 40 hours per week during the summer term.
• Plant, fertilize, and water plants growing in the greenhouse for purposes of conducting research.
• Assist postdoctoral scientists with trap labeling and organization, followed by sampling whiteflies in the field or on sticky cards placed throughout south Georgia.
• Assist the graduate student with servicing insect traps in peanut processing and storage facilities located across south Georgia.
• Assist the Research Professional with maintaining a clean and safe working environment for the benefit of all lab members.
• Washing glassware, weighing out materials, and conducting laboratory assays under supervision.
• Assist postdoctoral scientists with data collection in the field to include identification and enumeration of pests and natural enemies of cotton and grain sorghum.
• Assist the Research Professional with grain sampling and grain movement

Percentage of time

100