Post-Doctoral Associate

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Posting Details



Position Details




Posting Number
G/R11755P


Working Title
Post-Doctoral Associate


Department
VPR-Center for Family Research


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). 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/Department



College/Unit/Department website



Employment Type
Employee


Additional Schedule Information



Advertised Salary



Anticipated Start Date
05/01/2021


Posting Date
03/26/2021


Closing Date



Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants



Location of Vacancy
Athens Area


EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities




Duties/Responsibilities
(1) Data analysis and manuscript preparation: Several lab projects have finished data collection. The postdoctoral associate will organize data files, conduct quality assurance checks, and prepare data for analysis. In partnership with the study PI, he/she will conduct analyses and prepare manuscripts and presentations to disseminate findings.


Percentage of time
40




Duties/Responsibilities
(2) Ensure projects are implemented in alignment with proposal and IRB approved protocols: Develop study manuals, modify protocols as needed to improve capacity for meeting aims of proposal, and problem-solve as issues arise; establish study timeline and supervise research assistants in accordance with data collection goals; meet regularly with project investigators to provide updates on data collection.


Percentage of time
40




Duties/Responsibilities
(3) Team organization: assist with scheduling, coordination, and integration among study team members; coordinate communication and study-related activities to maximize efficiencies and minimize redundancy in tasks.


Percentage of time
20

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