Research Technician-Horticulture, Tifton (Rubio-Ames)
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Posting Details
Posting Number: S13318P
Working Title: Research Technician-Horticulture, Tifton (Rubio-Ames)
Department: CAES-Horticulture
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
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.
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week with daily/weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education, experience and training
Posting Date: 02/28/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date: 03/31/2025
Position Information
Classification Title: Agriculture/Forestry Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.
Preferred Qualifications
* Associate’s degree in Agriculture
* Knowledge of satellite imagery and GIS
Position Summary
Technician will be working on field-based experiments studying temperature and fruit development. They will collect data using a thermo camera and will collect, enter, and analyze data using images and temperature sensors. In addition, the technician will assist with implementing treatment applications and harvests with offsite growers and extension collaborators. Other duties include planning, ordering and scheduling activities to fulfill timelines, assisting students with projects and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
This position is paid from grant funds and continuation of employment beyond the grant fund expiration date will depend upon additional funds availability, needs of the project and satisfactory job performance.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Farming Experience
* Research Experience
* Extension Experience
* Greenhouse Experience
* MS Office
Physical Demands
* Will work in harsh environments- hot, humid, wet and cold conditions.
* Lift 50 pounds
* Driving as needed to perform the duties of the job
Duties/ResponsibilitiesResearch and Data Entry
* Plan and execute small research trials including planting, crop maintenance and harvest
* Coordinate plantings, treatment applications, and harvest with offsite growers
* Data collection
* Assist with PhD/Master student projects in the field and in growers' fields by helping collect data
* Data entry using Excel
* Write manuscripts and reports using statistical software
Lab and Greenhouse
* Postharvest laboratory work such as measuring titratable acidity using a titrator
* Maintain equipment in laboratory by performing calibrations
* Greenhouse work will require taking plant measurements, soil samples and repairing irrigation
Miscellaneous
* Perform safety trainings in PPE
* Other duties as assigned
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Dr. Zilfina Rubio-Ames
Email: zilfina.rubioames@uga.edu
Phone:
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr