Field & Lab Research Assistant: Maize & Sorghum

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant to support interdisciplinary research at the CAES-Tifton Campus. The role involves both field and laboratory work to develop maize and sorghum germplasm with resistance to multiple insects and reduced aflatoxin contamination.

Responsibilities include seed packaging, planting, data entry, and analytical processing of collected samples. The position is 0.50 FTE with a 09/27/2026 start date and ongoing open recruitment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in lab and research protocols.
• Data entry skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Seed packaging and planting responsibilities in field plots.
• Maize and sorghum field plot maintenance and pollination.
• Insect infestation experiments and aflatoxin-related work.
• Inoculation of plants and insect damage evaluation.
• Data entry and processing of field samples for analyses.
• Shelling, threshing, and seed cleaning in lab settings.

Skills

Data Entry

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant to support interdisciplinary research at the CAES-Tifton Campus. The role involves both field and laboratory work to develop maize and sorghum germplasm with resistance to multiple insects and reduced aflatoxin contamination.

Responsibilities include seed packaging, planting, data entry, and analytical processing of collected samples. The position is 0.50 FTE with a 09/27/2026 start date and ongoing open recruitment.