Undergraduate Research Assistant - Song

Overview

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R31811P;
Working Title Undergraduate Research Assistant - Song;
Department CAES-Horticulture.

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students (over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate/professional students). Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department:
College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Advertised Salary;
Anticipated

Start Date:

01/12/2026;
Posting Date: 01/07/2026;
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

• Assist with literature reviews and background research
• Collect, organize, and analyze data
• Support experimental, computational, or fieldwork activities
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Participate in research meetings and training sessions
• Contribute to reports, presentations, or manuscripts as appropriate

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Assistant
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• UGA Job Code: FTE 0.5
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Undergraduate Research Associate – Plant Phenomics & Automation

We are seeking motivated undergraduate students to join our research team at the Plant Phenotyping and Automation Lab (Song Lab) in the Department of Horticulture. This position supports ongoing projects in our lab focused on developing next-generation automated plant phenotyping imaging and robotic systems for assessing crop growth conditions, plant physiological responses to environmental change, post-harvest fruit quality, and pre-harvest fruit development.

Students in this role will have the opportunity to contribute to hands-on, interdisciplinary research involving plant science, sensing technologies, robotics, imaging systems, and data analysis. Depending on interests and background, responsibilities may include assisting with greenhouse or field experiments, operating imaging and sensing systems, supporting robot testing and data collection, processing images or sensor data, and helping with documentation and analysis.

The role is designed to develop research skills, critical thinking, and professional communication while contributing meaningfully to ongoing scholarly work. Prior research experience is beneficial but not required; training and supervision are provided.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Physical Demands

• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
• Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? Yes

Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and related requirements. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

• Recruitment Contact:
  Kaz Thomas
• Email: hort

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Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
  Resume/CV
• Optional Documents