About CAES: Employment
Lab & Research Positions
Area Extension Agent – Commercial Blueberry
Office: Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Description: A Master’s degree in Horticulture, Plant & Soil Sciences, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Natural Resources, or closely related area is preferred (a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable area will be considered)
The incumbent is expected to provide programming for UGA County Extension Agents and commercial clients on issues related to the blueberry industry with emphasis on applied research projects (additional audiences include other public agencies, commodity and conservation groups, community and business leaders, volunteers, youth and elected officials)
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Salary: $40,000/year for Masters Degree (Bachelor’s $34,000) in appropriate subject area. An excellent benefits package is available as a faculty member of the University of Georgia (http://www.hr.uga.edu/benefits/benefits.html).
Location: Athens
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Laboratory Technician III
Office: Crop & Soil Sciences College
Description: Bachelors degree and some related experience or equivalent combination required. The position will provide technical assistance to several grant-funded projects. The main project involves the development of molecular tools and genetic mapping of switchgrass, a biofuel crop. Most of the research will be laboratory-based, but will include the growing and maintaining of plants required for the project in the greenhouse. The main techniques that will be applied are molecular analyses (mainly PCR-based), DNA gragment analyses and bioinformatic analyses. After an initial on-the-job training period, the post-holder is expected to work largely independent. Data analysis and interpretation will be conducted in collaboration with a post-doc or faculty member. He/she may also be involved in training of new staff, visiting scientists and students. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $24,277.00 - 26,704.00
Posting Number: 20080639
Location:
Athens
Research Technician III
Office: Crop & Soil Sciences Coastal
Description: Bachelor's degree and no experience or equivalent combination required. Individual will be responsible for assisting in conducting weed management research, primarily in cotton and vegetables. Work will be performed in a greenhouse, research field areas and commercial fields. The position requires basic knowledge of conducting applied weed management field plot and greenhouse research trials. Additionally, the individual must provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of these applied research trials. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $24,277.00
Posting Number: 20080640
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Laboratory Technician II
Office: Center for Food Safety-Georgia
Description: Associates degree and related experience required. Entry level laboratory position involving performance of routine lab tasks including performing microbiological tests and isolation of microorganisms. Must work independently within established methods and procedures of technical supervisor and results of lab tests. Some evening and weekend work and overnight travel may be required. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
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Posting Number: 20080643
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Research Professional I
Office: Biological Ag Eng Rsch Coastal
Description: Bachelor's degree and some related experience or equivalent combination required. This position will be responsible for overall performance and management of an environmental research laboratory to insure that schedules are maintained and deadlines are met. The highest priority being the production of high quality data and documented QA/QC. Supervision of other technical staff and student employes. Work will include design and development of laboratory methodologies for various environmental projects, laboratory analysis, data analysis, interpretation, project management, results summarization and occasional formal presentations. Occasional field work will also be required. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
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Posting Number: 20080532
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Research Technician III
Office: Horticulture Research Coastal
Description: Bachelor's degree and no experience or equivalent combination required. Work involves responsibility for the care and maintenance of the University of Georgia pecan orchards. The major focus of the position will be to work directly with pecan researchers in order to plan and carry out experimental treatments in the orchards. The candidate will supervise both skilled and unskilled farm workers in order to carry out all aspects of pecan culture including the planting, fertilizing, pruning, spraying, irrigation and harvest of the trees. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $24,277.00
Posting Number: 20080554
Location: Tifton Area
Research Statistician
Office: Experimental Statistic Coastal
Description: Graduation from an accredited college or university with undergraduate degree in computer science or related field, graduate degree in statistics or related field, and considerable experience related to this class of work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Provide statistical and computer services in support of research projects. Will consult with faculty regarding statistical and computer service needs, administering the operation of the data processing system and provide technical assistance in the area of computer applications. Determines appropriate statistical procedures for the analysis of research data; determines computer application requirements for statistical analyses; executes programs on computer systems, interprets results; maintains computer usage records; provides expertise in the creation, maintenance, updating and retrieval of information for large data base files. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $34,302.00
Posting Number: 20080002
Location: Tifton Area
Laboratory Helper
Office: Entomology Research Georgia
Description: High School Diploma. Prepare media, reagents, clean glassware and laboratories. Stock solutions and maintain equipment usage and repair records. Running laboratory protocols, data collections and recording (performing sample analysis for external clients, maintaining laboratory equipment, calibrating laboratory instruments), data management, data analysis and assist with students labs. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
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Posting Number: 20080445
Location: Griffin Area
Research Technician III
Office: Crop & Soil Sciences College
Description: Bachelor's degree and no experience or equivalent combination required. This position will provide technical assistance and data collection with onsite wastewater management research that will be conducted in Griffin, GA. Primary duties will include installing and maintaining field equipment, collecting data from field instruments, wastewater sampling and analysis, data management, and working closely with graduate students and researchers to complete their projects. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
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Posting Number: 20080422
Location: Griffin Area
Research Professional I
Office: Animal Science Rsch College
Description:B.S. Degree in Animal Science or closely related discipline. The Research Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the animal research carried out by a group of faculty researchers in the Animal and Dairy Science Department and for supervision of the operation of the Large Animal Research Unit (LARU) in the Department. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
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Posting Number: 20080352
Location: Athens Area
Research Statistician
Office: Experimental Statistic Coastal
Description: Graduation from an accredited college or university with undergraduate degree in computer science or related field. Provide statistical and computer services in support of research projects. Will consult with faculty regarding statistical and computer service needs, administering the operation of the data processing system and provide technical assistance in the area of computer applications. Determines appropriate statistical procedures for the analysis of research data; determines computer application requirements for statistical analyses; executes programs on computer systems, interprets results; maintains computer usage records; provides expertise in the creation, maintenance, updating and retrieval of information for large data base files. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $34,302.00
Posting Number: 20080002
Location: Tifton area, Ga.
Research Technician II
Office: Biological Ag Eng Rsch Georgia
Description: Associate's degree and some relevant experience.Computer data entry to support research and extension program in agrometeorology and modeling. Provide support for field and growth chamber research. Provide other support as needed. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $28,153
Posting Number: 20070771
Location: Athens
Research Station Superintendent
Office: Stripling Irrg Rsch Pk-Coastal
Description: Master's degree in an agricultural science, business or engineering field is preferred but will consider an equivalent combination of formal education and experience. Oversee all aspects of operations at the Stripling Irrigation Research Park in Camilla, Ga. Will interact with UGA scientists and educators (primarily from the UGA Campus at Tifton) but also those from the National Peanut Research laboratory, Albany State University, the Jones Ecological Research Center and other cooperating institutions. The Superintendent will plan, organize, supervise and participate in the day-to-day operations of the facility and its cropping systems. The Superintendent reports directly to the Asst. Dean of CAES, Tifton Campus and receives direction from a team of scientists and engineers focused on improvements to irrigation design and management. Superintendent will cooperate with Cooperative Extension personnel to organize and conduct field days, tours and demonstrations and educational displays as necessary. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: Negotiable
Posting Number: 20070167
Location: Camilla, Ga.
Research Technician II
Office: Food & Nutrition
Description: Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or one year experience in a physiology lab. The individual who fills this position will be expected to work as part of a team investigating factors that regulate metabolism and energy balance. The individual will be expected to conduct animal experiments, monitoring the animals on a daily basis, carrying out specific surgical procedures, and assisting with tissue collection and processing. Experience with basic lab techniques such as pipetting, making solutions, preparing and running agarose gels is required. Experience with routine procedures with small research animals, such as giving injections, is required. Experience with small animal surgery and preparing tissue sections for immunohistochemistry is preferred. Assist other staff and students as required and will provide training in specific techniques as required. For more information click More Details and type in the posting number.
Salary Range: $23,000
Posting Number: 20070041
Location: Athens