"Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH"

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Job ID: 283564

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 'high research' university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Best-In-State Employers' for 2025.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Institute for Water and Health

Job Summary

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will join multidisciplinary Institute for Water and Health staff and affiliated faculty, co-develop and conduct research projects that address issues related to water quality, water and wastewater management with a specific focus on risk assessment. As a part of IWH team, the successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art water environment research laboratory facilities, resources, and IWH networks.

Employment contingent on availability of soft grant/contract funds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self-directed and directed research as described in contracts, grants, and other externally funded projects
• Design and implement high-impact research projects including but not limited to: occurrence, fate and transport of emerging microbial and chemical contaminants in water environment, microbial source tracking, wastewater surveillance, and others
• Develop manuscripts and presentations containing results of assigned research findings
• Assist with development, edit and review project proposals, presentations, and reports
• Manage assignments to graduate assistants and student employees as needed
• Oversee student researchers during field and laboratory experiment
• Oversee data analysis and data management
• Disseminate research results to scientific audiences through peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and other media

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant field (environmental health sciences, environmental engineering, microbiology, genomics, biochemistry, or other)

Required Experience

• Excellent laboratory skills in microbiological and/or chemical analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of standard water quality and molecular microbiological methods

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated field experience
• Experience with health risk assessment
• Experience with modern data visualization tools such as ArcGIS and other relevant software
• Experience with supervising students and training staff on laboratory techniques

Proposed Salary

$65,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete tasks
• Demonstrate ability to construct statistical models targeted for existing projects while implementing these skills in new application areas

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Demonstrated research experience from designing research questions to dissemination of results

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
• Excellent analysis skills to conduct standard microbiological and chemical analytical procedures and data interpretation
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on March 31, 2025.