Undergraduate Researcher in Soil Science

Job Details

• Posting Number: G/R30261P
• Working Title: Undergraduate Researcher in Soil Science
• Department: Warnell-Research
• Employment Type: Employee
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2025
• Posting Date: 07/14/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Athens Area

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 the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• Laboratory Work — 70% of time
• Data Analysis — 20% of time
• Field Work — 10% of time

• 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, 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.

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

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Rebecca Abney
Recruitment Contact Email: Rebecca.

Abney