University Of Georgia Athens , GA 30602
Posted 1 week ago
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The College of Engineering wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on grant funded research projects for a period of 1 year with additional employment dependent on the needs of the project. In this role they will work under the direct supervision of Dr.
Brian Bledsoe, Professor and Director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Georgia who are engaged in cooperative research projects in IRIS.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
This project is highly specialized due to the incorporation of nature-based infrastructure systems. Candidate will have a PhD in hydrology, water resources engineering, coastal engineering, or related field; and have a demonstrated high level of expertise in hydrodynamic modeling, storm-water management, and field monitoring techniques and tools.
Successful candidate will thrive in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and have the capacity to conceptualize and implement high quality/high impact engineering research projects.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No Is driving a requirement of this position?
No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Brian Bledsoe Recruitment Contact Email bbledsoe@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7249
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