Cotton Student worker 2

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R24929P

Working Title Cotton Student worker 2

Department CAES-Entomology

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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

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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

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Student Assistant

FLSA Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE .50

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The incumbent will assist Roberts Lab Research Professionals, postdocs, and undergraduate students with data collection and cleanup. On a weekly basis, the student will be responsible for driving to research sites and changing out sticky traps and then bringing the old traps back to the lab. The student will be responsible for assisting with collection and manual examination of plant material.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Will work outside under hot and humid conditions and lift up to 20 pounds. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

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? Yes

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) No

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Sarah Hobby

Recruitment Contact Email shobby@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter