Plant Pathology Student Assistant-Chowdhury 2

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. Located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus includes extended locations in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

About the Department

The Department of Plant Pathology within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences conducts research, teaching, and extension activities related to plant health and disease management.

Responsibilities

• Aid the team in watering greenhouse, maintaining greenhouse plants and cultures, mixing soil for greenhouse studies, and planting and harvesting greenhouse experiments (25% of time).
• Aid the team in collecting soil samples from field, planting and harvesting crops in field, and maintaining field trials (25% of time).
• Extract nematodes from soil samples and enumerate nematode egg populations (35% of time).
• Clean supplies and laboratory (15% of time).

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to stand, lift, and endure outside elements for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive as needed.

Qualifications

This is an entry-level student research worker position. Depending on performance, experience, and interest, the incumbent may be given the opportunity to conduct research on plant-parasitic nematodes of cotton and vegetable crops, with potential to present findings at national and international conferences.

Schedule

This is a part-time position (.50 FTE) with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. Work will primarily take place during the summer.

Location: Tifton Area, Georgia.

Recruitment Contact: Intiaz Chowdhury, intiaz.chowdhury@uga.edu.