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University of Georgia

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604


Posting Details

Position Details

Posting NumberG/R25937P

Working TitlePost-Doctoral Associate AD

DepartmentCOE-Kinesiology

About the University of GeorgiaSince 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentAs the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

College/Unit/Department websitewww.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology

Employment TypeEmployee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date07/01/2024

Posting Date06/14/2024

Closing Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to ApplicantsThe post-doc associate will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, interacting closely with scientists, engineers, study coordinators, students, and research participants across four centers of the project, University of Georgia, Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, and Johns Hopkins University, to work on the multi-modal project.

Location of VacancyAthens Area

EOO StatementThe 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, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran 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 StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/ResponsibilitiesResearch activities: Leading and conducting experimental and protocol design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Leading manuscript preparation and submission.

Percentage of time80

Duties/ResponsibilitiesGrant administration: Assisting the PI and Co-Is with preparing annual reports, tracking study progress, coordinating the study team to ensure smooth and concerted effort in every aspect of the project.

Percentage of time10

Duties/ResponsibilitiesStudent advising: Assisting advising graduate and undergraduate students and supporting ongoing student projects.

Percentage of time10