Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number


G/R32406P

Working Title


Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph

Department


CAES-Entomology

About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type


Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date


03/30/2026

Posting Date


03/09/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled


Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy


Griffin Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintenance of field plots and insect colonies for research purposes.
• Associated tasks include growing insecticide-free plants in greenhouse and routinely washing and cleaning of insect-rearing containers.
• Pathogen samples will need to be isolated with care to avoid contamination of the lab or the sample.

Percentage of time


25

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collection of experimental response variables including insect counts, impact of entomopathogen applications, plant damage ratings, and assessments of plant physiology as a measure of different treatments.
• Working environments include lab, greenhouse, and field.

Percentage of time


25

Duties/Responsibilities

• Make frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data on insect and production.

Percentage of time


25

Duties/Responsibilities

• Data management including data entry, organization, statistical analyses, data presentation and development of technical reports.
• Enter ratings into spreadsheets and perform quality assurance.

Percentage of time


10

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist in data entry and assist faculty with related publications and printed materials.

Percentage of time


15

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title


Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA


Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE


1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

This position is needed to support the Entomology department as a part of Dr. Joseph's research program with Turf and Ornamentals in Georgia. This position will assist the supervising faculty with research projects.

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Good written and verbal skills.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Positive Attitude.
• Excellent Work Ethics.
• Competency in rearing insects is desirable.

Physical Demands

• Bend and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Working in a laboratory for multiple hours a day.
• Intermittent out-of-town travel to research plots during the workday.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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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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


Shimat Joseph

Recruitment Contact Email


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Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents



Required Documents Optional Documents

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