Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson

Posting Number : G / R27569P

Working Title :

Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson

Department :

ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems

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.

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

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please include the following documents :

• CV / Resume
• Cover letter / letter of interest
• Unofficial transcripts
• 3 professional references with contact information
• A writing sample

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EOO Statement :

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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.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Participate in community outreach activities along the Georgia coastal region.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Support ad mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Co-author journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written / video.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory

Percentage of time : 50

Classification Title :

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Position Summary :

The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) and the Department of Geology at the University of Georgia are hiring for a 1-year, renewable (for a maximum of 4 total years) postdoctoral research position.

The successful candidate will develop a regional groundwater model for southeast and coastal Georgia and run future climate and development scenarios. The postdoc will be under the direct supervision of Brock Woodson (College of Engineering) and Adam Milewski (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics), and but will work with the broader team including the project sponsor to develop application scenarios and high-resolution site-specific models for areas of interest.

The successful incumbent will 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 related to groundwater along the Georgia coastal region. The successful candidate will collaborate in disciplinary and interdisciplinary academic publications, policy briefings, and outreach activities. This is a research position with duties related to the project needs and the mentoring / supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Strong analytical and quantitative skills related to numerical modeling of groundwater flows; and strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands :

Standard for office / lab / research field environments.

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 :

Dr. Brock Woodson

Recruitment Contact Email :

bwoodson@uga.edu