What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post -Doctoral Associate AD position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Number
G/R30130P
Working Title
Post -Doctoral Associate AD
Department
VPR-Biomed & Health Sci Inst
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 (https://www.uga.edu/). 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.
Employment Type
Employee
Advertised Salary
Competitive Post Doc Salary Range
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025
Posting Date
07/07/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities
Facilitate research and program development and evaluation, including data collection, data management, data analysis, and reporting to external oversight organizations. Support report writing, scientific manuscript writing/review, and grant writing. Support TWD team leadership, training, and coordination. Collaborate with state specialists, researchers, data analysts, and informatics experts to advance and evaluate eMPACT and TWD Catalog services, supporting needs assessment, research, and outreach initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
100
Classification Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
Flsa
Exempt
Fte
1.0
Position Summary
The post-doctorial associate will participate in the Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development (TWD) project, working with the Georgia CTSA TWD Directors and faculty, BTSI Director, and UGA Georgia CTSA TWD faculty. The goal of the TWD project is to support career advancement of translational research professionals through a career navigation system (eMPACT, Empowering Purposeful Advancement of Careers and Training in the Research Workforce), and an online continuing education platform (TWD Course Catalog). The postdoctoral associate will work collaboratively to maintain, disseminate, evaluate, and improve eMPACT and TWD Course Catalog to promote personalized training and career advancement, workforce support and retention, and strategic development of training programs to meet the needs of health professionals. The postdoctoral associate will also manage inter-institutional collaboration and communication and other logistics related to end user interviews and surveys for the project. This may require regular visits to Emory University. It is expected that the associate will author and contribute to peer-reviewed research, outreach, publications and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Doctoral degree in public health, community health, health promotion, nursing, education, or a related field required. Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research (data collection, data management, data analysis, writing for scientific publications) required .Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment involving multi-tasking.Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking and presentation skillsWork independently with BTSI faculty and Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development core faculty and researchers .Strong writing skills.Work independently and in teams.Work with a wide variety of colleagues and audiences including academic colleagues, medical professionals, practitioners, extension agents, graduate and undergraduate students, and the public.Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.Experience working with and facilitating TWD community leadership groups.
Experience in program evaluation, including process evaluation, and implementation science preferred.
Physical Demands
Lift up to 40 lbs.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
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?:
No
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)
No
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Ike Choi
Recruitment Contact Email
ichoi@uga.edu
G/R30130P
Working Title
Post -Doctoral Associate AD
Department
VPR-Biomed & Health Sci Inst
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 (https://www.uga.edu/). 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.
Employment Type
Employee
Advertised Salary
Competitive Post Doc Salary Range
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025
Posting Date
07/07/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
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 (hrweb@uga.edu).
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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities
Facilitate research and program development and evaluation, including data collection, data management, data analysis, and reporting to external oversight organizations. Support report writing, scientific manuscript writing/review, and grant writing. Support TWD team leadership, training, and coordination. Collaborate with state specialists, researchers, data analysts, and informatics experts to advance and evaluate eMPACT and TWD Catalog services, supporting needs assessment, research, and outreach initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
100
Classification Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
Flsa
Exempt
Fte
1.0
Position Summary
The post-doctorial associate will participate in the Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development (TWD) project, working with the Georgia CTSA TWD Directors and faculty, BTSI Director, and UGA Georgia CTSA TWD faculty. The goal of the TWD project is to support career advancement of translational research professionals through a career navigation system (eMPACT, Empowering Purposeful Advancement of Careers and Training in the Research Workforce), and an online continuing education platform (TWD Course Catalog). The postdoctoral associate will work collaboratively to maintain, disseminate, evaluate, and improve eMPACT and TWD Course Catalog to promote personalized training and career advancement, workforce support and retention, and strategic development of training programs to meet the needs of health professionals. The postdoctoral associate will also manage inter-institutional collaboration and communication and other logistics related to end user interviews and surveys for the project. This may require regular visits to Emory University. It is expected that the associate will author and contribute to peer-reviewed research, outreach, publications and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Doctoral degree in public health, community health, health promotion, nursing, education, or a related field required. Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research (data collection, data management, data analysis, writing for scientific publications) required .Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment involving multi-tasking.Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking and presentation skillsWork independently with BTSI faculty and Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development core faculty and researchers .Strong writing skills.Work independently and in teams.Work with a wide variety of colleagues and audiences including academic colleagues, medical professionals, practitioners, extension agents, graduate and undergraduate students, and the public.Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.Experience working with and facilitating TWD community leadership groups.
Experience in program evaluation, including process evaluation, and implementation science preferred.
Physical Demands
Lift up to 40 lbs.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
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?:
No
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)
No
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Ike Choi
Recruitment Contact Email
ichoi@uga.edu
