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Undergraduate Researcher in Soil Science
University of Georgia – Warnell-Research , Athens, GA. Position Type: Student Assistant (non-exempt). Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2025. Posting Date: 07/14/2025.
Position Summary Candidate will conduct basic soil chemical, physical, and biological analyses and may lead an individual research project. Duties include laboratory work, data collection, curation, analysis, and occasional fieldwork.
Duties & Responsibilities
Laboratory work – 70%
Data analysis – 20%
Field work – 10%
Qualifications • Open to undergraduate students at UGA and other USG schools. Preference for students enrolled in soils and water, community forestry and arboriculture, or forestry degrees.
• Preferred candidates have experience with laboratory work and safety, fieldwork and safety, data analysis, writing, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Physical Demands Some standing, computer work, outdoor work with potential exposure to weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Recruitment Contact Name: Rebecca Abney Recruitment Contact Email: Rebecca.Abney@uga.edu
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Position Summary Candidate will conduct basic soil chemical, physical, and biological analyses and may lead an individual research project. Duties include laboratory work, data collection, curation, analysis, and occasional fieldwork.
Duties & Responsibilities
Laboratory work – 70%
Data analysis – 20%
Field work – 10%
Qualifications • Open to undergraduate students at UGA and other USG schools. Preference for students enrolled in soils and water, community forestry and arboriculture, or forestry degrees.
• Preferred candidates have experience with laboratory work and safety, fieldwork and safety, data analysis, writing, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Physical Demands Some standing, computer work, outdoor work with potential exposure to weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Recruitment Contact Name: Rebecca Abney Recruitment Contact Email: Rebecca.Abney@uga.edu
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