Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant based in the Griffin Area, who will maintain insect colonies and collect experimental data. The role involves data management, working in diverse environments, and assisting faculty with publications.

Ideal candidates should be prepared for tasks involving both laboratory work and field observations, ensuring thorough data collection and reporting. The position operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and offers valuable experience in research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain field plots and insect colonies for research.
• Isolate pathogen samples with care.
• Collect experimental response variables.
• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments.
• Make frequent visits to trial plots.
• Data management and entry.
• Assist faculty with related publications.

Job description

Position Details

• Title: Temporary Research Assistant – Joseph
• Department: CAES-Entomology
• Employment Type: Employee
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Location: Griffin Area

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain field plots and insect colonies for research; grow insecticide‑free plants in greenhouse; wash and clean insect‑rearing containers.
• Isolate pathogen samples with care to avoid contamination of laboratory or samples.
• Collect experimental response variables: insect counts, impact of entomopathogen applications, plant damage ratings, assessments of plant physiology as measures of different treatments.
• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments.
• Make frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data on insects and production.
• Data management: entry, organization, statistical analyses, data presentation, development of technical reports; entry of ratings into spreadsheets and quality assurance.
• Assist in data entry and support faculty with related publications and printed materials.

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