What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doc AD- Byers position at University of Georgia?
Posting Details
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R32063P |
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| Working Title | Post Doc AD- Byers |
| Department | Ecology-Odum School of Ecology |
| About the University of Georgia | Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine. |
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| Employment Type | Employee |
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| Anticipated Start Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Posting Date | 02/02/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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| 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
| Duties/Responsibilities | Develop biogeographic databases to be used in analyses |
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| Percentage of time | 65 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Produce at least two first-author manuscripts and contribute to a third. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Mentor junior scientists in the lab and contribute to lab group activities. |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Participate in biweekly meetings with project collaborators. |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Design and analyze empirical field project on ecological interactions |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Handle tasks with autonomy with the use of independent judgment, with periodic input from PI. |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.