Beef Nutrition Research Associate: Field & Data

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Georgia seeks an ADS Research Associate-Life Science II to coordinate and support beef cattle nutrition and forage/grazing trials at the Tifton Campus. You will oversee daily operations, manage livestock, collect data, and support laboratory analyses.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, grant preparation assistance, and supervision of graduate students and temp labor. A P-card may be used for purchases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience required.
• Experience coordinating and supporting applied research and demonstration activities in beef cattle nutrition and pasture management is preferred.
• Ability to implement research protocols and manage daily trial operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement beef nutrition and forage/grazing research and demonstration trials in alignment with established protocols.
• Oversee daily research operations, including data collection, sample collection and processing, animal handling, and overall trial management.
• Manage livestock and research resources by selecting and maintaining herds, monitoring herd health, tagging, and making rotational grazing decisions.
• Establish and maintain forage systems, including fertilization, spraying, harvesting, and timing of grazing and hay production activities.
• Conduct routine scouting and evaluation of pastures and forage systems to inform management decisions and optimize productivity.
• Procure and manage materials, supplies, and field inputs necessary for successful research trial execution.
• Collect rumen samples and conduct laboratory analyses of feed and forage ingredients to support nutritional evaluation and research objectives.

Skills

Independent work

Cooperative

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Data management

Statistical analysis

Research writing

Funding acquisition

Proposal development

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

Job description

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Georgia seeks an ADS Research Associate-Life Science II to coordinate and support beef cattle nutrition and forage/grazing trials at the Tifton Campus. You will oversee daily operations, manage livestock, collect data, and support laboratory analyses.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, grant preparation assistance, and supervision of graduate students and temp labor. A P-card may be used for purchases.