Research Professional-Nankar

Position Summary

This position will have significant responsibility and involvement in the design, management, and interpretation of field research trials within the Department of Horticulture's Vegetable Breeding Program. The successful candidate will oversee vegetable breeding field and greenhouse research, independently plan, supervise, and conduct experiments, maintain detailed crop management records, and collect and analyze data.

• Field Operations and Crop Management
  • Field Preparation: coordinating land preparation activities such as tillage, bed formation, irrigation setup, and soil amendments.
  • Crop Management: implementing and monitoring crop care practices including planting, fertilization, irrigation scheduling, pest and disease management.
  • Harvest Operations: planning and supervising harvest activities to ensure accurate timing and proper handling of crops.
  • Data Collection: recording detailed observations and measurements on plant growth, yield, quality traits, and other parameters.
• Greenhouse Management
  • Environmental Control: monitoring and adjusting temperature, humidity, light, and irrigation systems.
  • Crop Production: planning and executing greenhouse planting schedules, transplanting seedlings, and managing crop growth stages.
  • Pest and Disease Management: implementing integrated pest management and maintaining sanitation.
  • Pollination and Breeding
    
    Activities:
    
    coordinating controlled pollinations, seed collection, and other breeding tasks.
  • Record Keeping and Data Collection: maintaining logs of greenhouse activities and collecting data.
  • Equipment and Safety Oversight: ensuring proper maintenance of greenhouse equipment and adherence to safety standards.
• Field Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, and Resource Planning
  • Field Equipment Maintenance: performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs for tractors, planters, irrigation systems, etc.
  • Inventory Management: tracking and organizing supplies such as seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, and tools.
  • Data Entry and Documentation: recording equipment usage, maintenance logs, and inventory updates.
  • Resource Forecasting: anticipating seasonal and project-specific needs and developing procurement plans.
  • Purchasing Coordination: initiating and managing purchase requests for supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Horticulture.
• Prior experience in field production, equipment and working with vegetables (peppers, onions, tomatoes, snapbeans).
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as tractors.
• Basic understanding of vegetable production, field and greenhouse operations.
• Able to obtain pesticide applicator licenses.
• Able to comply with UGA Research policies as instructed.

• Lift 50 pounds.
• Work in hot and humid field conditions during summer months and cold in winter months.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

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