Assistant Breeder

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• Posting Number: S14658P
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Breeder
• Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences
• Location of Vacancy:
  Griffin Area
• Posting Type:
  External
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Additional Schedule Information:
  Monday‑Friday; 8am‑5pm with occasional nights and weekends to meet project demands.
• Advertised Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Posting Date: 02/03/2026

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• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience in turfgrass science, turf management, plant breeding, or applied agricultural research; familiarity in stakeholder engagement and professional communication; ability to operate and maintain research equipment; experience supervising student workers or field crews; strong knowledge of turfgrass agronomy and research field management; possession of a Category 24 Georgia Pesticide Applicator License (Ornamental and Turf) or willingness to obtain one; interest in pursuing a master’s degree under the faculty breeder.

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia seeks a motivated and highly skilled Assistant Breeder to support the Turfgrass Breeding Program on the Griffin Campus. The program focuses on the development of improved seed‑propagated turfgrass cultivars, including bermudagrass, seashore paspalum, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue, for use in lawns, golf courses, sports fields, and recreational areas.

The Assistant Breeder will serve as a lead research associate, overseeing daily operations across the field, greenhouse, and laboratory. This individual will supervise staff and student workers; manage data collection, organization, and analysis; maintain detailed breeding records; operate and maintain research equipment; and contribute to…