Horticultural Graduate Research Assistant-McAvoy
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
Posting Details
Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R15545P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Horticultural Graduate Research Assistant-McAvoy |
| 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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | |
| College/Unit/Department website | |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | |
| Advertised Salary | |
| Anticipated Start Date | 01/04/2022 |
| Posting Date | 11/17/2021 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity. Review the UGA graduate admissions page and then send an email to Dr. Ted McAvoy (ted.mcavoy@uga.edu) with the following information: • Summary of relevant coursework, work, and/or research experience • A Curriculum Vitae |
| Location of Vacancy | Tifton Area |
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Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Course Work |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Trial Work |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Writing dissertation, scientific articles and presenting at meetings |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist with other projects as needed |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Graduate Research Assistant |
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| UGA Job Code | |
| FTE | 0.325 |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Position Summary | The University of Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to pursue a doctoral degree in Horticulture. This position is primarily located in Tifton, GA and will provide financial support through a graduate research assistantship (tuition waiver, health insurance, and annual stipend). Research will focus on managing whitefly and whitefly transmitted viruses in tomato, squash, and green beans. The student will be expected to conduct field trial germplasm screenings in these crops for resistance to tomato yellow leaf curl virus and cucurbit leaf crumple virus. In addition, the individual would collect virus samples in commercial vegetable fields throughout Georgia to identify virus strains and virus complexes. The last scope of the project would identify weeds that serve as alternative hosts to whitefly transmitted viruses in vegetable crops. Ideally the position will begin Spring 2022, but no later than summer 2022. |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | Master’s degree in horticulture, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, virology or closely related plant science fields. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | |
| Physical Demands | Driving. |
| 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 |
| Is driving a requirement of this position? | Yes |
| 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 |
| Background Investigation Policy | Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu. |
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Dr. Ted McAvoy |
| Recruitment Contact Email | ted.mcavoy@uga.edu |
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Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Research Portfolio/Philosophy
- Cover Letter