Peanut Genetics Research Assistant - Tifton (Ozias-Akins)
Job description
Posting Number:
S05867P
Working Title:Peanut Genetics Research Assistant - Tifton (Ozias-Akins)
Department:CAES Horticulture
About 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 (https://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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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/Department:In 2018, The UGA Tifton Campus began a yearlong Centennial celebration with various events to commemorate its 100th anniversary of providing updated research to the community.
Research is done on a wide range of commodities, including cotton, peanuts, vegetables and turf grass, all of which make agriculture the No. 1 industry in Georgia.
In 2004, a teaching program was initiated and it has been growing ever since. College-level instruction on campus is aimed at undergraduate and graduate-degree level study.
College/Unit/Department website:http://www.caes.uga.edu/campuses/tifton/departments/horticulture.html
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:40 hours per week
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. is the normal work week, but final daily schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Advertised Salary:$25,175.00 - $38,233.00 Commensurate w/ education, experience and training
Posting Date:04/01/2021
Open until filled:Yes
Proposed Starting Date:05/10/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please include contact information for three references when submitting your resume’.
This position is located in Tifton, GA, which is approximately 200 miles southwest of Athens, Georgia, 200 miles south of Atlanta, GA and approximately 70 miles north of the Florida line.
Location of Vacancy:Tifton Area
EEO Policy 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
Classification Title:Agriculture/Forestry Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Job Family:Research And Lab
FTE:1.0
Minimum Qualifications:Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree is preferred; however, will consider an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Position Summary:The incumbent will assist researchers and technicians with research on genetics and genomics in peanuts. Specific responsibilities will include crossing and reproductive analysis of multiple genotypes, developmental stages, and disease states. Observational and computer skills are essential.
This position is grant-funded for 2 years. While the continuation of funding and employment is anticipated, it is not guaranteed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:Knowledge of HazMat and/or radiation safety procedures
Skilled working in lab/research setting
Knowledge of working with DNA
Physical Demands:Work outdoors, in greenhouses, and in the lab
Lift lightweight materials
Driving
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?:Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):Yes
Credit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:Planting and harvest – Primarily consists of manual planting of small plots for replicated tests in the field. Seeds may be germinated in the greenhouse for transplanting to field
Percentage of time:25
Duties/Responsibilities:Data collection – will consist of molecular assays in the laboratory (DNA extraction and PCR); measurement of plant characteristics in greenhouse and field – morphological, reproductive, disease responses
Percentage of time:25
Duties/Responsibilities:Data analysis – entry of data into spreadsheets, data sorting, data processing – all computational
Percentage of time:25
Duties/Responsibilities:Crossing – male and female plants grown in a greenhouse. Females are emasculated in late afternoon and pollinated in the early morning (this requires patience and conscientiousness to ensure all anthers are removed without damaging flower and that pollen is transferred to stigmas – greenhouse)
Percentage of time:25