Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R24600P

Working Title Postdoctoral Researcher

Department Franklin-Genetics

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College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

M-F 9-5, with occasional weekend and evening.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date 11/01/2024

Posting Date 02/13/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Conducting Experiments:

• Independently conducting experiments and fieldwork at common gardens.
• Data entry and basic analysis and interpretation of results.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Analyzing Experiments:

• Independently analyzing data sets using dynamic tools: Perform quality assurance/quality control assessment of data sets. Lead component of research related to discover, document, and understand the complex feedbacks by processing samples for stable analysis.
• Data entry and basic analysis and interpretation of results.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Write manuscripts, give talks and disseminate results

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Training and Mentoring:

• Provide training and mentoring to graduate students and undergraduate workers in the group to utilize bioinformatics tools and techniques for their own projects.
• Critically review the global research advances in the relevant fields and contribute to development of research proposals to support Dr. Anderson's interests.
• Any other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The successful candidate will collaborate on quantitative genetic field experiments and on models of range-wide responses to climate change. This position includes a combination of fieldwork in common gardens arrayed across a latitudinal gradient (Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Ontario) and laboratory work at the University of Georgia (Athens, GA), with the potential for additional short-term field collection trips in the eastern U.S. The postdoctoral scholar will analyze data, co-author and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, and present results in seminars at the host institutions and scientific conferences. The postdoc will also have the freedom to develop additional research programs related to the overall objectives of the project and to gain experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology or relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jill Anderson

Recruitment Contact Email jta24@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents