Student Worker - Schmidt

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,600 - 18,720; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Student Worker position in the Schmidt biocontrol lab, CAES-Entomology, located in the Tifton Area. The SWRA will assist with data collection and analysis on predator–prey interactions and pest biocontrol studies related to agricultural pests.

Responsibilities include data collection, data input, and potential independent projects for internships and conference presentations for high-achieving SWRA candidates.

Qualifications

• Data collection for biodiversity projects in entomology.
• Laboratory and field-based data entry and organization.

Responsibilities

• Molecular gut content data analyses of predators.
• Biodiversity sampling in field settings.
• Data input from raw data sheets for ongoing projects.
• Collecting predators from field research projects.
• Maintaining insect and plant cultures.
• Laboratory upkeep and cleaning.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory techniques

Field sampling

Data entry

Tools

Molecular biology methods

Job description

Working Title

Student Worker - Schmidt

Department

CAES-Entomology

Location

Tifton Area

Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

06/03/2024

Posting Date

05/28/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

EOO 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 ([e-mail]).

Position Summary

The student worker research assistant (SWRA) in biodiversity will work in the Schmidt biocontrol lab. The SWRA will be recruited as part of funded projects working with determining food web interactions and biological control of insect pests, which aims at understanding the interactions between predators, the environment and pests of agricultural commodities. The SWRA will mainly work on data of insects of agronomic (crop pests) and their natural enemies (insects and spiders). The SWRA will interact with researchers and the Schmidt biocontrol research team. The responsibilities will include data collection, data input, and for high achieving SWRA, will be assigned independent research projects that can be used for internships and for the presentation of scientific results at local and regional conferences.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Molecular gut content data analyses of predators
• Biodiversity sampling
• Data input from raw data sheets
• Collecting predators from the field research projects
• Maintaining insect cultures
• Maintaining plant cultures
• Laboratory upkeep and cleaning

Physical Demands

Work outside in mild to very hot conditions, be capable of learning complex laboratory procedures (molecular biology techniques and entomology). Driving.

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

0.5

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Jason Schmidt

Recruitment Contact Email

[e-mail]