"Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Helmrich (PReP)"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R31138P

Working Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Helmrich (PReP)

Department: ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

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: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that’s consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

College/Unit/Department website: https://engineering.uga.edu/

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Hours will be 40/week and will align with regular UGA business hours. This Post-Doctoral Research position is funded for 1 year.

Advertised Salary: $48,000 - $55,000.00

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2025

Posting Date: 09/09/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, please upload the following materials to accompany your application submission: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts, Writing Sample, List of References with Contact Information

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of a resilience assessment for infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial systems in Qatar. (25%)
• Lead efforts on identifying and assessing resilience measures for transformation in infrastructure, manufacturing, and/or industrial systems. (25%)
• Support project activities, such as geospatial analysis, hazard assessment, technology transfer, etc. (20%)
• Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the projects. (15%)
• Co-authoring journal manuscripts and research reports for project sponsors and oral presentations of research to sponsors and at scientific meetings. (15%)

Classification Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Position Summary: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia wishes to hire a postdoctoral fellow for one year, with the potential for renewal. The successful candidate will be part of a highly interdisciplinary team researching resilience across infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial systems. In this role, the candidate will work under Drs. Bjorn Birgisson and Alysha Helmrich’s direct supervision and with the broader team, consisting of researchers at the University of Georgia, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Qatar University. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: A PhD in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. Experience with analytical and qualitative skills related to natural hazards risk assessment, compound risk assessment, and resilience assessment. Ideal candidate would have experience with geospatial methods, data analysis, and visualization; expertise in coupled human-natural systems and/or social-ecological-technological systems; and a record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Strong oral and written communication skills. Thrive in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment and the capacity to conceptualize and implement high-quality/high-impact engineering research projects.

Physical Demands: Standard for office/lab environments.

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. Alysha Helmrich, Recruitment Contact Email: ahelmrich@uga.edu, Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-1653.