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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Research Specialist.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) seek an energetic research specialist to support studies in vertical hydroponics, greenhouse and field studies. This is a 12-month appointment.

The Research Assistant will support applied experimental research focused on vertical hydroponic systems and greenhouse crop management. The successful candidate will assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of experiments evaluating crop performance, nutrient management, environmental controls, and production efficiency in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems.

The Research Assistant will work closely with faculty researchers, graduate students and technical staff to conduct research trials, collect and analyze data, and maintain hydroponic and greenhouse infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in advancing research that supports sustainable urban agriculture, resource-efficient crop production, and innovative food systems. The successful candidate will also assist with greenhouse and field trials evaluating crop yield and performance.

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USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps: // www. usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18personnelconduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https: // www. usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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