Peanut Breeding Research Specialist

Working Title:

Posting Number:

S15352P

Working Title:

Research Professional-CSS (Brown), Tifton

Department:

CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

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Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS



Employment Type :

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

40 hours per week with daily schedule to be determined by the supervisor

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

06/26/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

08/01/2026

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Please include a list of References along with a Cover letter and Resume.

Location of Vacancy:

Tifton Area

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Classification

Title:

Research Tech-Life Science II

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.00



Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience



Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in an agricultural related field is preferred.

Position Summary:

This position will support Peanut Breeding researchers within the Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, and will be under the direction of Dr. Nino Brown. The primary focus of current research projects include investigating the genetic control and influence of several agronomic and crop quality traits, development of DNA-markers for use within the breeding program, and incorporation of cutting-edge breeding and phenotyping techniques to accelerate genetic gain.

This role will involve interfacing with and assisting researchers, graduate students, technicians, and student workers to accomplish common research goals.

General responsibilities will include routine field maintenance such as cultivation, spraying, fertilization, and irrigation. Tissue sampling, plant and plot harvesting, peanut grading and shelling, data collection in the field and in the lab, seed packaging, and planting will be some of the many tasks to perform and supervise. The employee will be based at the Tifton Campus, however, frequent travel to off-site locations within the peanut production regions of the state is necessary.

This position will utilize a P-card.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or

Competencies:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of…