The University of Georgia
Post-Doctoral Associate‑AD‑Roberts
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Posting Number: G/R31435P Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Roberts Department: CAES-Entomology Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
Posting Date: 10/31/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About the University of Georgia The University of Georgia was chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America, and is the state’s flagship university
(https://www.uga.edu/) . With more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements, UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The 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, and the 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 the newly established School of Medicine.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, 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
Conduct field trials in Georgia to evaluate insecticides and insecticide rotations for effects on cotton jassid and non‑target cotton pests (e.g., stink bugs, plant bugs, white flies), beneficial insects, plant injury, and lint yield and fiber quality. Measure the effects of common insecticides applied at planting on cotton jassid populations prior to bloom, plant injury, and yield. Coordinate and summarize data from field trial locations in Florida and Alabama.
Conduct a literature review and develop new objective(s) to improve management practices for cotton jassid.
Communicate research developments and results through meetings with the PI, collaborating scientists, and conference presentations.
Position Summary & Objectives As a post‑doctoral researcher, you will coordinate and summarize data for the following objectives:
Objective 1: Field‑test different insecticides and insecticide rotations for effects on cotton jassid and non‑target cotton pests, beneficial insects, plant injury, lint yield, and fiber quality.
Objective 2: Measure the effects, if any, of common insecticides applied at planting on cotton jassid populations prior to bloom, plant injury, and yield.
Qualifications
A completed Ph.D. in entomology or a related field.
Demonstrated skills in cotton production, insect pest management, research project conduct, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
Physical demands: field data collection; driving as needed.
Background investigation required (criminal record, credentials, employment history, drug test if applicable). Refer to the UGA Background Check website.
Applicant Documents
Resume / CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
Other Documents #1
Other Documents #2
Recruitment Contact
Name: Dr. Phillip Roberts
Email:
proberts@uga.edu
Phone: [Phone Number]
Hiring Unit: Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Employment Type: Full‑time Seniority Level: Internship (please verify for post‑doctoral)
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Posting Number: G/R31435P Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Roberts Department: CAES-Entomology Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
Posting Date: 10/31/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About the University of Georgia The University of Georgia was chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America, and is the state’s flagship university
(https://www.uga.edu/) . With more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements, UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The 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, and the 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 the newly established School of Medicine.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, 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
Conduct field trials in Georgia to evaluate insecticides and insecticide rotations for effects on cotton jassid and non‑target cotton pests (e.g., stink bugs, plant bugs, white flies), beneficial insects, plant injury, and lint yield and fiber quality. Measure the effects of common insecticides applied at planting on cotton jassid populations prior to bloom, plant injury, and yield. Coordinate and summarize data from field trial locations in Florida and Alabama.
Conduct a literature review and develop new objective(s) to improve management practices for cotton jassid.
Communicate research developments and results through meetings with the PI, collaborating scientists, and conference presentations.
Position Summary & Objectives As a post‑doctoral researcher, you will coordinate and summarize data for the following objectives:
Objective 1: Field‑test different insecticides and insecticide rotations for effects on cotton jassid and non‑target cotton pests, beneficial insects, plant injury, lint yield, and fiber quality.
Objective 2: Measure the effects, if any, of common insecticides applied at planting on cotton jassid populations prior to bloom, plant injury, and yield.
Qualifications
A completed Ph.D. in entomology or a related field.
Demonstrated skills in cotton production, insect pest management, research project conduct, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
Physical demands: field data collection; driving as needed.
Background investigation required (criminal record, credentials, employment history, drug test if applicable). Refer to the UGA Background Check website.
Applicant Documents
Resume / CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
Other Documents #1
Other Documents #2
Recruitment Contact
Name: Dr. Phillip Roberts
Email:
proberts@uga.edu
Phone: [Phone Number]
Hiring Unit: Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Employment Type: Full‑time Seniority Level: Internship (please verify for post‑doctoral)
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