Research Professional-Chu

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Posting Number S14633P
Working Title Research Professional-Chu
Department CAES-Horticulture
About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, 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 University’s main campus is located 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.

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 the School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:
College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Additional Schedule Information:
Schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 01/27/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 02/09/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include a list of references.

Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

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Classification

Title:

Research Associate-Life Science I (FLSA Exempt) | FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in related field preferred

The Research Professional position supports the blueberry breeding program. Responsibilities include maintaining nutrition, weed control, and insecticide programs for approximately 20 acres of blueberry plantings at the UGA Alapaha Research Farm. The successful candidate will work closely with the blueberry breeding team to maintain and advance blueberry genetic materials at the Alapaha Research Farm and the UGA Tifton campus. Additional duties include establishing and managing grower field trials;

collecting and analyzing phenotypic data; downloading, managing, and analyzing genomic sequencing data; and performing statistical and bioinformatic analyses. The position also involves writing research reports and manuscripts, assisting with grant proposal preparation, supervising student workers, and supporting research projects led by graduate students.

• Experience with tissue culture
• Experience with bioinformatics
• Statistics knowledge
• Knowledge of scientific writing practices
• Familiar with DNA and RNA extraction

• Work in the fields at all times of the year
• Lifting
• Bending
• Standing for long periods of time
• Driving to field sites as needed

• Field Preparation, Management, and Fruit Data Collection:
  Facilitate field preparation, establishment, and ongoing management of blueberry genetic materials at the UGA…