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.
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 06/07/2026
Posting Date: 05/26/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Data collection (20%)
- Assistance with field work (20%)
- Plant Sampling (20%)
- Plot Maintenance (20%)
- Plant analysis (20%)
Classification Title: Student Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: .50
Position Summary: Assist lead scientist and technician in the planting, data collection, and harvesting of peanut agronomy research plots. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: data collection, data entry, plot stake labeling, cleaning and filling sprayers, plot maintenance and plot photography. Many duties will be conducted in the early morning (6 am) so punctuality is needed.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: High school diploma preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Skills needed: Ability to collect data in field. Good communication skills. Ability to take direction. Ability to work with others as well as individually. On the job training will be provided.
Physical Demands: Work outside in inclement weather when needed, lift up to 50 lbs, work with and around equipment and be pesticide friendly. Driving.
