What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson 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/R27569P |
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| Working Title | Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson |
| Department | ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems |
| 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. |
| About the College/Unit/Department |
IRIS is a group of researchers from over a dozen disciplines at the University of Georgia, including engineering, ecology, landscape architecture, geography, anthropology, economics, and policy and law. We work toward a more equitable, resilient future by discovering innovative ways to combine natural and conventional infrastructure. IRIS expands the definition of infrastructure to include natural systems, including the forests that purify our air and drinking water, barrier islands and natural shorelines that protect our communities from storms, and marshes that store carbon and buffer against erosion. The position is located on The University of Georgia campus in Athens, a vibrant city of 67,000 within a metropolitan community of 150,000. Athens is located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. Please check http://www.uga.edu for additional information about The University of Georgia; https://www.iris.uga.edu/ for the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems. |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://www.iris.uga.edu/ |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | Standard university business hours. M-F. 40 hours/week. |
| Advertised Salary | $55,000 - $75,000; commensurate with experience |
| Anticipated Start Date | 01/02/2025 |
| Posting Date | 10/14/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please include the following documents:
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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 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, geologists and other scientists and practitioners to co-develop and implement research on the economic, ecological, and social impacts related to groundwater along the Georgia coastal region. |
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| Percentage of time | 50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Participate in community outreach activities along the Georgia coastal region. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Support ad mentor graduate and undergraduate students. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Co-author journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written / video. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
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.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000