Lab​/Rsch Student Asst Brenneman

Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R21591P

Working Title:

Lab/Rsch Student Asst. 7
- Brenneman
Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

Employment Type:

Employee
FTE: 0.50

• Assist in plot layout, planting, and maintenance of peanut field plots during the growing season and harvest during the harvest season (40%).
• Assist in measuring, preparing small amounts of fungicides for leaf spot control experiments, and in-field mixing during the application process (30%).
• Assist in disease evaluation of field plots, recording and filing hard copies of data sheets (20%).
• Assist in drying and weighing yield bags, obtaining grade samples, shelling peanut grade samples, and evaluating samples (10%).

This position will assist with peanut white mold and nematode field and greenhouse experiments during the growing and harvest season. The job includes plot layout, planting, treatment preparation and application, plot maintenance, disease evaluations, and first‑level data management such as copying, filing, and providing copies to the primary investigator.

High school diploma preferred.

Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for long periods, performing in‑state travel to UGA research stations and on‑farm research/demo sites. Operate farm machinery and peanut shelling/grading equipment, work safely with registered and experimental pesticides, handle bags of harvested peanuts (up to 40 pounds), and drive as needed.

Position has security access. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for high‑risk responsibilities.

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, 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).

Recruitment Contact:
Tara Riner
Email:
Tara.

Riner