Plant Pathology Student Associate- Culbreath

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 16, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details



Position Details




Posting Number
G/R28411P


Working Title
Plant Pathology Student Associate- Culbreath


Department
CAES-Plant Pathology


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.


About the College/Unit/Department



College/Unit/Department website



Employment Type
Employee


Additional Schedule Information



Advertised Salary



Anticipated Start Date
03/02/2025


Posting Date
02/13/2025


Closing Date



Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants



Location of Vacancy
Tifton Area


EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).


USG Core Values Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities




Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in plot layout, planting, maintenance of peanut field plots during growing season, and harvest during harvest season.


Percentage of time
40




Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in measuring, preparing, small amounts of fungicides for leaf spot control experiments, and in-field mixing during the application process.


Percentage of time
40




Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in disease evaluation of field plots, recording and filing hard copies of data sheets.


Percentage of time
10




Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in drying and weighing yield bags, obtaining grade samples, shelling peanut grade samples and evaluating samples.


Percentage of time
10

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