Summer Nematology Research Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Plant Pathology Student Assistant to support the Cotton and Vegetable Crops Nematology team this summer. The role focuses on greenhouse care, soil sampling, planting and harvesting trials, and basic nematode work.

This entry-level position offers hands-on field and lab experience, with training provided and opportunities to present findings at conferences. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be available for a half-time schedule.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level student research worker position.
• Summer position supporting nematology research in Cotton and Vegetable Crops.

Responsibilities

• Water greenhouse, maintain plants and cultures, and plant/harvest greenhouse experiments.
• Collect soil samples from field and maintain field trials.
• Extract nematodes from soil and enumerate nematode eggs.
• Clean laboratory supplies and facilities.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Plant Pathology Student Assistant to support the Cotton and Vegetable Crops Nematology team this summer. The role focuses on greenhouse care, soil sampling, planting and harvesting trials, and basic nematode work.

This entry-level position offers hands-on field and lab experience, with training provided and opportunities to present findings at conferences. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be available for a half-time schedule.