Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12063P

Working Title Research Professional-CSS, Tifton (Chee)

Department CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Work schedule will be determined by supervisor

Advertised Salary Commensurate with education, experience and training

Posting Date 05/08/2024

Open until filled No

Closing Date 05/15/2024

Proposed Starting Date 06/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).



Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in plant breeding and genetics is preferred
• Experience with day-to-day activities in cotton breeding research
• Experience in statistical analysis using SAS, JUMP and R software
• Experience in performing DNA extraction and PCR amplification

Position Summary

This position will perform activities relating to day-to-day operation in the cotton breeding program by supporting principal investigator, graduate students and Postdocs in data collection and performing basic ANOVA data analysis on yield and fiber quality data.

*This is a grant funded position and the possibility of renewal of this position for subsequent years will depend on the availability of funds.*

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to independently conduct greenhouse and small plots research
• Operate a tractor and seed planter for small research plots
• Gin and de-lint cotton seeds
• Operate a research cotton picker with load-cells for yield data acquisition
• Operate unmanned aircraft (drone)

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in hot and humid conditions
• Work in confined space such as inside the cabin of a tractor and cotton picker
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

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

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

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

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.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Cotton Research

• Conduct field plot research including ginning and de-linting cotton seeds, packaging seeds, planting and harvesting, weighing samples, etc.
• Manage cotton plots during field season including cutting alleys, spraying insecticides/herbicides, irrigation, etc.
• Coordinate with farm managers on activities such as irrigation, fertilizer application etc.
• Maintain research equipment such as tractors and sprayers

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

Greenhouse

• Maintain greenhouse plants

Data Collection

• Assist graduate students in data collection
• Compile and analyze data
• Draft reports for research grants

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 5

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 Dr. Peng Chee

Recruitment Contact Email pwchee@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter