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Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden
Posting Number:
G/R26254P
Working Title:
Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden
Department:
CAES-Horticulture
Employment Type:
Employee (Non-Exempt, FTE 1.00)
Schedule:
Monday‑Friday; 8‑5 p.m.
Anticipated Start Date:
07/01/2024
Posting Date:
06/28/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location:
Griffin Area
Position Summary:
The Research Assistant will help with all aspects of Dr. Ogden’s CEA breeding program. This will involve a combination of greenhouse, lab, and field work with primary location at Bledsoe Research Farm in Williamson.
Duties/Responsibilities
Horticulture crop care including potting, transplanting, trellising, pest monitoring, manual pollinations, data recording, weeding, utilizing weed-eaters and applying herbicides; harvesting is also required. (90% of time)
Lab work involving fruit quality analysis, data entry, and seed processing and cataloging. (10% of time)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Basic horticulture skills are required for this position.
Physical Demands Work includes presence in hot, humid conditions; heavy lifting up to 50 pounds; bending and stretching to provide crop care.
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre‑employment drug testing may be required for high‑risk responsibilities.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name:
Andrew Ogden
Recruitment Contact Email:
aogden@uga.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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G/R26254P
Working Title:
Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden
Department:
CAES-Horticulture
Employment Type:
Employee (Non-Exempt, FTE 1.00)
Schedule:
Monday‑Friday; 8‑5 p.m.
Anticipated Start Date:
07/01/2024
Posting Date:
06/28/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location:
Griffin Area
Position Summary:
The Research Assistant will help with all aspects of Dr. Ogden’s CEA breeding program. This will involve a combination of greenhouse, lab, and field work with primary location at Bledsoe Research Farm in Williamson.
Duties/Responsibilities
Horticulture crop care including potting, transplanting, trellising, pest monitoring, manual pollinations, data recording, weeding, utilizing weed-eaters and applying herbicides; harvesting is also required. (90% of time)
Lab work involving fruit quality analysis, data entry, and seed processing and cataloging. (10% of time)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Basic horticulture skills are required for this position.
Physical Demands Work includes presence in hot, humid conditions; heavy lifting up to 50 pounds; bending and stretching to provide crop care.
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre‑employment drug testing may be required for high‑risk responsibilities.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name:
Andrew Ogden
Recruitment Contact Email:
aogden@uga.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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