Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Posting Details
Position Details Posting Number

G/R24529P

Working Title Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant
Department CAES-Entomology
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Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 02/19/2024
Posting Date 02/02/2024
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Tifton Area
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Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Specific tasks will include rapidly identifying and count small insects under stereo microscope magnification, assisting with insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings and other duties related to entomological research. When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and in storage, the samples will be processed in scheduled time each week. Colonies and the plants that maintain these colonies need to be checked twice weekly. Other duties will be determined in a weekly lab meeting. Duties will include scouting for insects in the fields. Percentage of time 100