Post-Doctoral Associate

Posting Details Position Details Posting Number G/R28982P Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate Department Ecology-Odum School of Ecology About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department The Vahsen lab in the Odum School of Ecology is seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented postdoctoral associate for a 2-year appointment focused on studying the eco-evolutionary dynamics in coastal wetlands. The research will focus on developing an eco-evolutionary modeling framework to characterize how the rapid evolution of coastal wetland plant traits has contributed to marsh ecosystem processes such as accretion and carbon accumulation. College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary $60,000 - $65,000 Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Posting Date 04/08/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). 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 online at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at . Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Design and conduct research on eco-evolutionary dynamics Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities Write scholarly articles and present research Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities Assist with collaborative projects Percentage of time 10 #J-18808-Ljbffr