Undergraduate Researcher in Soil Science

Overview

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Number: G/R30261P

Working Title: Undergraduate Researcher in Soil Science

Department: Warnell-Research

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Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/01/2025

Posting Date: 07/14/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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• Laboratory Work
• Data Analysis
• Field Work

Percentage Of Time: 70% (Laboratory Work)

Percentage Of Time: 20% (Data Analysis)

Percentage Of Time: 10% (Field Work)

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 25

Candidate will be responsible for basic soil chemical, physical, and biological analyses and will be encouraged to work on their own research project. Candidate may be asked to occasionally work outside or in the laboratory environment, as well as work on data collection, curation, and analysis.

Open to undergraduate students at UGA and other USG schools, preference for those enrolled in a degree in soils and water, community forestry and arboriculture, and forestry.

Preferred candidates will have experience in laboratory work and safety, and fieldwork and safety, data analysis, writing, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

This position includes some standing, computer work, outdoor work with potential exposure to weather conditions.

• Is this a Position of Trust? No
• 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? No
• 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) No

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