Lab​/Rsch Student Asst Brenneman

Lab/Rsch Student Asst. 7-Brenneman –
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• Posting Number: G/R21591P
• Working Title: Lab/Rsch Student Asst. 7-Brenneman
• Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
• Employment Type: Employee (Non-Exempt)
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  05/28/2023
• Posting Date: 05/08/2023
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
• FTE: 0.50
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Assistant

This job will assist with peanut white mold and nematode field and greenhouse experiments during the growing and harvest season. The person in this position will assist in plot layout, planting, treatment preparation and application, and plot maintenance. This person will also be involved in disease evaluations and first‑level data management such as copying, filing, and providing copies to the primary investigator.

• 40% Assist in plot layout, planting, maintenance of peanut field plots during the growing season, and harvest during harvest season.
• 30% Assist in measuring, preparing small amounts of fungicides for leaf spot control experiments, and in‑field mixing during the application process.
• 20% Assist in disease evaluation of field plots, recording and filing hard copies of data sheets.
• 10% Assist in drying and weighing yield bags, obtaining grade samples, shelling peanut grade samples and evaluating samples.

High school diploma preferred.

Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for long periods, completing some in‑state travel, primarily to UGA research stations in Plains and Attapulgus, as well as on‑farm research/demo sites. Operate farm machinery and peanut shelling/grading equipment, work safely with both registered and experimental pesticides, and handle bags of harvested peanuts (≤ 40 pounds) during the harvest process. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Candidates may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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

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