"Post Doc AC - Rains"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R23849P

Working Title: Post Doc AC - Rains

Department: CAES-Entomology

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

Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2024

Posting Date: 11/15/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit the following: Detailed curriculum vitae (25-page limit) and a one-page statement of research philosophy. Please email your statement to Dr. Glen Rains at grains@uga.edu. Your CV will be uploaded with this application.

Location of Vacancy: Tifton 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).

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct field and laboratory research on weed management, harvesting cotton, and developing computer algorithms for rover insect pests of peanut and their relationship with aspergillus mold and aflatoxin. Duties will include: working with industry partners to assess research needs, developing and implementing novel research that addresses aflatoxin risk reduction, collecting and managing data. (Percentage of time: 60)

Analyzing and interpreting research results and writing manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals, writing proposals. (Percentage of time: 25)

Teaching labs and developing curriculum. (Percentage of time: 10)

Supervision/coordination of hourly workers and/or graduate students. (Percentage of time: 5)

Position Summary: 1) development of training materials for advanced technology training for farmers, 2) developing weeding system using lasers and mechanical weeding and 3) improved post-processing handling of peanuts to reduce aflatoxin contamination.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification: PhD

Physical Demands: Driving.

Classification Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AC

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00