Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph
Listed on 2026-05-14
-
Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist, Biology, Biomedical Science
Temporary Research Assistant – Joseph
Department: CAES-Entomology. Position type:
Temporary Technical Paraprofessional, non‑exempt, full‑time staff (FTE 1.0).
Location:
Griffin, Georgia.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Anticipated start date:
March 30 2026. This position will assist Dr. Joseph’s Turf and Ornamentals research program.
- Maintain field plots and insect colonies for research purposes; grow insecticide‑free plants in greenhouse, routinely wash and clean insect‑rearing containers.
- Isolate pathogen samples with care, avoiding contamination.
- Collect experimental response variables (insect counts, impact of entomopathogen applications, plant damage ratings, plant physiology assessments).
- Work in lab, greenhouse, and field environments, making frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data.
- Manage data: entry, organization, statistical analyses, presentation, and development of technical reports; enter ratings into spreadsheets and perform quality assurance.
- Assist in data entry and assist faculty with related publications and printed materials.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Positive attitude and excellent work ethic.
- Desirable competency in rearing insects.
- Bend and lift at least 50 pounds.
- Work in a laboratory for multiple hours a day.
- Intermittent out‑of‑town travel to research plots during the workday.
- Drive as needed to perform job duties.
Classification title:
Temporary Technical Paraprofessional. FLSA:
Non‑exempt. UGA Job code: not provided.
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.
Contact InformationRecruitment contact:
Shimat Joseph
Email: svjoseph
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of references with contact information
Optional Documents:
- Any additional supporting materials that may enhance your application.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).