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Position Details

Posting NumberG/R01601PWorking TitleYoung Scholars Intern - GriffinDepartmentCAES Griffin CampusAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websiteEmployment TypeEmployeeAdditional Schedule InformationAdvertised SalaryAnticipated Start Date06/03/2019Posting Date03/20/2019Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyGriffin Area EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Duties/Responsibilities

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Duties/Responsibilities

Six-week summer internship through the UGA Young Scholars Program. Will work in a UGA lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor to produce a presentation on your research and experience by the end of the six weeks. Will be responsible for working in scientific settings including labs, greenhouses, fields, etc, to collect research.

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Position Information

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Classification TitleTemporary Technical/Paraprofessional (NE)FLSAUGA Job CodeJob FamilyFTE.75Minimum QualificationsPosition Summary

A six-week summer internship through the UGA Young Scholars Program. Will work in a UGA lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor to produce a presentation on your research and experience by the end o the six weeks. Will be responsible for working in scientific settings including labs, greenhouses, fields, etc, to collect research.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Students of 16 years of age and older. Those who can participate must have an interest in STEM and agricultural sciences. Any classification between 10th grade through 12th grade is acceptable, and students must have taken biology and chemistry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

High school biology and chemistry, communications skills, problem solving skills, critical thinking.

Physical Demands

Light lifting.

Is this a Position of Trust?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a requirement of this position?NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoPosting Specific Questions

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