Student Worker #2 Barman

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA, invites applications for a field-based position in the Tree Nut Entomology Lab. The role involves collecting and processing leaf and insect samples, building and deploying traps in pecan orchards, and conducting field trials across South Georgia.

Responsibilities include identifying insects under a microscope, assisting with sample collection, and maintaining the Ponder Farm field area. Willingness to travel and outdoor work in heat is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in field settings.
• Capable of driving and traveling to various orchard locations.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, stand, walk, and be on feet for long periods.
• Must be able to use a microscope for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Weekly tasks include identifying and counting insects using a microscope,
• assisting in collecting samples (leaves and insects) from pecan orchards across South Georgia,
• keeping up with the pecan orchards at UGA Ponder Farm.
• Assist in creating field trials and building or putting out traps in the field.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Driving

Outdoor work

Microscope operation

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Tree Nut Entomology Lab studies how best to manage insect pests in pecan orchards. Current tasks include collecting and processing leaf and insect samples, building and deploying traps in pecan orchards, and conducting field trials (collecting field data from traps or direct observations). Specific tasks include identifying insects using a microscope, scouting pecan orchards, traveling to collect samples across South Georgia, and maintaining the entomology research block at Ponder Farm in Tifton, GA.

Duties & Responsibilities

Weekly tasks include identifying and counting insects using a microscope, assisting in collecting samples (leaves and insects) from pecan orchards across South Georgia, and keeping up with the pecan orchards at UGA Ponder Farm. Assist in creating field trials and building or putting out traps in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in field settings.
• Capable of driving and traveling to various orchard locations.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, stand, walk, and be on feet for long periods.
• Must be able to use a microscope for extended periods.

Physical Demands

Driving is required. The employee must look through a microscope for hours at a time to do insect counts. They will work outside in the heat, stand and walk or be on their feet for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at [e-mail].

Contact Details

• Recruitment Contact Name: Apurba Barman
• Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Recruitment Contact Phone: [phone]