Student Assistant- Tillman

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Posting Number: G/R31868P
Working Title: Student Assistant
- Tillman 2
Department: CAES-Tifton Campus
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated

Start Date:

01/25/2026
Posting Date: 01/12/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

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• Assists with field and lab activities related to monitoring insect populations and maintaining research plots, including collecting specimens, preparing samples, and supporting general plot upkeep (90%).
• Responsible for general maintenance of vehicles and field and laboratory tools and equipment (10%).

Title: Student Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 0.50

Collects stink bugs and bees at field sites using plant scouting and trapping techniques to monitor population dynamics and diversity of these insects in wildflowers, cotton, and other habitats. Washes collected bees to collect pollen for DNA studies and then pins the bees. Deploys and retrieves stink bugs egg masses in various stink bug host plants in these habitats. Maintains wildflower plots by mowing grass, de-weeding, and watering.

Helps plant wildflowers in field plots. Responsible for general maintenance of vehicles (pumping gas and keeping clean) and field and laboratory tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Able to work independently
Physical Demands: Driving, standing, bending and able to withstand elements outside.
Driving Requirement: Yes

Position of Trust: No
Control of Financial Resources: No
Requires P-Card: No
P-Card Essential: No
Direct Interaction with Children or Patient Care: No
Security Access: No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for high‑risk positions, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact Name: Tara Riner
Recruitment Contact Email: Tara.

Riner