Conservation Genetics Lab and Greenhouse Technician

Position Details Posting Number:
G/R32536P

Working Title:
Conservation Genetics Lab and Greenhouse Technician

Department:
Warnell-Research

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Employment Type:
Employee

Additional Schedule Information:

Advertised Salary:

Anticipated Start Date:
05/11/2026

Posting Date:
03/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities will include assisting with growing pine seedlings in the Whitehall Greenhouse, inoculating seedlings with the pathogen Lecanosticta acicola responsible for brown spot needle blight ( BSNB ), and conducting weekly surveys of disease severity and seedling health.

Percentage of time:
60

Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in collecting weekly digital scans of roots, and gain experience in using image analysis software.

Percentage of time:
15

Duties/Responsibilities:
Use LICOR and pressure chambers to measure plant physiological traits (e.g., photosynthesis, stomatal conductance).

Percentage of time:
10

Duties/Responsibilities:
Data entry and general organization.

Percentage of time:
10

Duties/Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time:
5