Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson

Position Information Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) and the Department of Geology at the University of Georgia are hiring for a 1-year, renewable (for a maximum of 4 total years) postdoctoral research position. The successful candidate will develop a regional groundwater model for southeast and coastal Georgia and run future climate and development scenarios. The postdoc will be under the direct supervision of Brock Woodson (College of Engineering) and Adam Milewski (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics), and but will work with the broader team including the project sponsor to develop application scenarios and high-resolution site-specific models for areas of interest. The successful incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, geologists and other scientists and practitioners to co-develop and implement research on the economic, ecological, and social related to groundwater along the Georgia coastal region. The successful candidate will collaborate in disciplinary and interdisciplinary academic publications, policy briefings, and outreach activities. This is a research position with duties related to the project needs and the mentoring/supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position * A PhD in economics, civil, or environmental engineering or related field completed by January 2025 * Experience in modeling with Visual ModFlow Flex 8 or other ModFlow versions * Expertise in geospatial methods, data analysis and visualization * Experience working on interdisciplinary teams * Expertise in coupled human-environment systems; record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; and experience communicating to diverse audiences. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Strong analytical and quantitative skills related to numerical modeling of groundwater flows; and strong oral and written communication skills. Physical Demands Standard for office/lab/research field environments. 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. Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Brock Woodson Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Cover Letter * Writing Sample * Unofficial Transcripts * List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (). The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Created: 2026-04-15