Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph
Job Details
Posting Number: G/R32406P
Working Title: Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph
Department: CAES-Entomology
Employment Type: Employee
Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
Anticipated Start Date: 03/30/2026
Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area
Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintenance of field plots and insect colonies for research purposes.
- Associated tasks include growing insecticide-free plants in greenhouse and routinely washing and cleaning of insect-rearing containers.
- Pathogen samples will need to be isolated with care to avoid contamination of the lab or the sample.
Percentage of time: 25
- Collection of experimental response variables including insect counts, impact of entomopathogen applications, plant damage ratings, and assessments of plant physiology as a measure of different treatments.
- Working environments include lab, greenhouse, and field.
Percentage of time: 25
- Make frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data on insect and production.
Percentage of time: 25
- Data management including data entry, organization, statistical analyses, data presentation and development of technical reports.
- Enter ratings into spreadsheets and perform quality assurance.
Percentage of time: 10
- Assist in data entry and assist faculty with related publications and printed materials.
Percentage of time: 15
Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
Position Summary: This position is needed to support the Entomology department as a part of Dr. Joseph’s research program with Turf and Ornamentals in Georgia. This position will assist the supervising faculty with research projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Good written and verbal skills. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Positive Attitude. Excellent Work Ethics. Competency in rearing insects is desirable.
Physical Demands: Bend and lift at least 50 pounds. Working in a laboratory for multiple hours a day. Intermittent out-of-town travel to research plots during the workday. Driving as needed to perform job duties.
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