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University of Georgia

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223

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Postdoctoral Researcher

The University of Georgia is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to collaborate on quantitative genetic field experiments and models of range-wide responses to climate change. The successful candidate will conduct fieldwork in common gardens arrayed across a latitudinal gradient and laboratory work at the University of Georgia, with the potential for additional short-term field collection trips in the eastern U.S. Responsibilities

Conducting experiments: independently conducting experiments and fieldwork at common gardens, data entry, and basic analysis and interpretation of results (40% of time). Analyzing experiments: independently analyzing data sets, performing quality assurance/quality control assessment of data sets, and leading research related to discovering, documenting, and understanding complex feedbacks (25% of time). Writing manuscripts, giving talks, and disseminating results (25% of time). Training and mentoring: providing training and mentoring to graduate students and undergraduate workers, critically reviewing global research advances, and contributing to the development of research proposals (10% of time). Requirements

Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology or a relevant field. Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and techniques. Ability to drive as needed to perform job duties. Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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