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Post Doc AC - Rains

University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223


Post Doc AC - Rains

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Position Details:Posting Number: G/R23849PWorking Title: Post Doc AC - RainsDepartment: CAES-EntomologyLocation of Vacancy: Tifton AreaEmployment Type: EmployeeAnticipated Start Date: 01/01/2024Posting Date: 11/15/2023Closing Date: Open Until FilledMinimum Qualifications

1) Development of training materials for advanced technology training for farmers, 2) Developing weeding system using lasers and mechanical weeding, and 3) Improved post-processing handling of peanuts to reduce aflatoxin contamination.Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct field and laboratory research on weed management, harvesting cotton, and developing computer algorithms for rover insect pests of peanut and their relationship with Aspergillus mold and aflatoxin. Duties will include: working with industry partners to assess research needs, developing and implementing novel research that addresses aflatoxin risk reduction, collecting and managing data.

Percentage of time: 60%Analyzing and interpreting research results and writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, writing proposals.

Percentage of time: 25%Teaching labs and developing curriculum.

Percentage of time: 10%Supervision/coordination of hourly workers and/or graduate students.

Percentage of time: 5%Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below:Recruitment Contact Name: Glen RainsRecruitment Contact Email: grains@uga.eduRecruitment Contact Phone: 2293863520Applicant Documents

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