PhD Research Assistant — Blueberry Production

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s Small Fruit Research and Extension Lab invites applications for a PhD research assistantship in the Department of Horticulture at the Tifton campus. The incumbent will focus on blueberry production and cultural management practices, with topics flexible within the broader scope of blueberry production.

Ideal candidates will have background in agronomy or horticulture, experience in plant physiology or related research, and a readiness to conduct field work outdoors in

Qualifications

• Experience with plant physiology and research.
• Background in agronomy or horticulture preferred.
• Understanding of project design, data entry, statistics, and technical writing preferred.
• Willingness to learn new skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work outdoors in heat and humidity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blueberry production research in field settings.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting of results.
• Engage in outreach and extension activities related to findings.
• Maintain field plots and manage data entry and organization.

Skills

Plant physiology

Research experience

Agronomy

Horticulture

Job description

The University of Georgia’s Small Fruit Research and Extension Lab invites applications for a PhD research assistantship in the Department of Horticulture at the Tifton campus. The incumbent will focus on blueberry production and cultural management practices, with topics flexible within the broader scope of blueberry production.

Ideal candidates will have background in agronomy or horticulture, experience in plant physiology or related research, and a readiness to conduct field work outdoors in