| Location | Tifton, GA |
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R32681P Working Title Entomology Student Assistant-Abney Department CAES-Entomology About the University of Georgia
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Field work-assisting with planting & treatment applications, collecting plant/insect samples, maintaining alleys, harvesting plots
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Insect colony work-feeding, cleaning cages, collecting adults and eggs, growing corn for insects
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Laboratory work-evaluating pitfall traps and/or sticky cards for number/species of insects, identifying and counting thrips, evaluating insect damage on peanuts, keeping lab clean
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Greenhouse work-assist graduate student with care of peanuts in greenhouse
Percentage of time 10
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.50 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The Student Assistant will perform a variety of duties involved in the research projects of Dr. Abney's peanut entomology program. This position will include a mixture of field, laboratory and greenhouse work at multiple locations throughout South Georgia, as detailed in Duties/Responsibilities. Some work takes place out of town (transportation provided), so punctuality is needed. Some workdays will be longer than 8 hours, and the selected candidate will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer term. Students will be limited to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters per UGA guidelines
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
High school diploma preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Work outside in all weather conditions when needed
Lift at least 50 pounds
Standing, bending and kneeling in the field.
Work safely with and around equipment and be pesticide aware.
Driving to perform job related duties.
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 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) Yes Background Investigation Policy
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Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lindsay McDonald Recruitment Contact Email lgmcdonald13@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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