Student Assistant - Yu

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant - Yu to support horticultural research. You will care for plants, assist with trials, and help collect growth data for entry into the project database.

The role supports safe and clean lab operations and data-driven study progress. Ideal candidates are current students with an interest in horticulture, basic Excel or statistics software skills, and a willingness to handle routine lab tasks in Griffin.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or specialized statistical software.
• Experience handling plants and assisting with experimental trials.
• Interest in horticulture or plant sciences and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Take care of plants and assist with experimental trials.
• Cleaning, breaking down and storing equipment; ensuring laboratory facilities are sanitized and compliant with safety protocols.
• Gather precise growth data and enter findings into database to support research.

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R34218P

Working Title: Student Assistant - Yu

Department: CAES-Horticulture

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Take care of plants and assist with experimental trials. (50)
• Cleaning, breaking down and storing equipment; ensuring laboratory facilities are sanitized and compliant with safety protocols. Gather precise growth data and entering findings into database to support research. (45)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or specialized statistical software. (5)