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About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
Position Summary The Wurzburger Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate who will focus on modeling interactions between plants, mycorrhizal fungi, and soil organic matter cycling in forest ecosystems. The position is part of a DOE‑funded project investigating the role of ericoid mycorrhizal shrubs in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, using a combination of field measurements, experiments, and modeling. The postdoc will develop and test numerical models of soil organic matter cycling that incorporate ericoid mycorrhizal fungi and other microbial processes, and conduct model simulations of carbon and nitrogen cycling under different scenarios of plant traits, and forest mycorrhizal composition. The postdoc will collaborate with colleagues conducting laboratory and field measurements, including isotopic tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and evaluation of fungal community structure as part of the broader ericoid project. The postdoc will be based in the Wurzburger Lab at the University of Georgia, and will work closely with collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dartmouth College and University of Wisconsin. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to engage with other ongoing biogeochemical projects on prescribed fire and wildfire. The position is funded for 2 years.
For additional information, please contact Nina Wurzburger (ninawurz@uga.edu)
Employment Type Employee
Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by October 15th will receive full consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
Equal Opportunity Employer (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
Design and conduct model simulations of mycorrhizal roles in soil organic matter cycling and plant nitrogen acquisition (70% of time).
Contribute to experimental and observational data collection and analysis, including isotope tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and characterization of fungal communities (20% of time).
Communicate model developments and research results through meetings with the PI, lab group, collaborators, and conference presentations (10% of time).
Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification PhD in ecology, biogeochemistry or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Research experience in terrestrial ecosystem biogeochemistry, including soil carbon and nitrogen cycling.
Demonstrated understanding of microbial processes, including role of saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi in ecosystem carbon and nitrogen cycling.
Experience running, analyzing, or evaluating ecosystem or biogeochemical models.
Programming experience in python, R, or similar language.
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
Record of publication in the peer‑reviewed literature.
Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progress, please refer to the recruitment contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name: Hanna Crawford Recruitment Contact Email: hanna.dockery@uga.edu
Salary Athens, GA $25,175.00-$37,500.00
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Post Doctoral AD- Wurzburger
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Inside Higher Ed
2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
Position Summary The Wurzburger Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate who will focus on modeling interactions between plants, mycorrhizal fungi, and soil organic matter cycling in forest ecosystems. The position is part of a DOE‑funded project investigating the role of ericoid mycorrhizal shrubs in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, using a combination of field measurements, experiments, and modeling. The postdoc will develop and test numerical models of soil organic matter cycling that incorporate ericoid mycorrhizal fungi and other microbial processes, and conduct model simulations of carbon and nitrogen cycling under different scenarios of plant traits, and forest mycorrhizal composition. The postdoc will collaborate with colleagues conducting laboratory and field measurements, including isotopic tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and evaluation of fungal community structure as part of the broader ericoid project. The postdoc will be based in the Wurzburger Lab at the University of Georgia, and will work closely with collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dartmouth College and University of Wisconsin. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to engage with other ongoing biogeochemical projects on prescribed fire and wildfire. The position is funded for 2 years.
For additional information, please contact Nina Wurzburger (ninawurz@uga.edu)
Employment Type Employee
Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by October 15th will receive full consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
Equal Opportunity Employer (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
Design and conduct model simulations of mycorrhizal roles in soil organic matter cycling and plant nitrogen acquisition (70% of time).
Contribute to experimental and observational data collection and analysis, including isotope tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and characterization of fungal communities (20% of time).
Communicate model developments and research results through meetings with the PI, lab group, collaborators, and conference presentations (10% of time).
Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification PhD in ecology, biogeochemistry or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Research experience in terrestrial ecosystem biogeochemistry, including soil carbon and nitrogen cycling.
Demonstrated understanding of microbial processes, including role of saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi in ecosystem carbon and nitrogen cycling.
Experience running, analyzing, or evaluating ecosystem or biogeochemical models.
Programming experience in python, R, or similar language.
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
Record of publication in the peer‑reviewed literature.
Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progress, please refer to the recruitment contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name: Hanna Crawford Recruitment Contact Email: hanna.dockery@uga.edu
Salary Athens, GA $25,175.00-$37,500.00
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