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.