Undergraduate Researcher in Soil Science

Position Summary

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.

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

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
UGA Job Code:
FTE .25

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.

• 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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Please visit UGA Background Check website
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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.