Post-Doctoral Associate - Switchgrass and Turfgrass ...

Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm Advertised Salary $, Anticipated Start Date //2 Posting Date //2 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Griffin Area EOO 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, or 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@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Field/Greenhouse work. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Lab work. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Data analysis and Bioinformatic work. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Writing. Percentage of time Position Details Position Information Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1. Minimum Qualifications Position Summary The applicant will participate in switchgrass and turfgrass disease management by breeding for disease resistance and exploring for biocontrol agents. The applicant will work on identifying sources of disease resistance, carrying out functional analysis of gene expression, developing collections of plant pathogens and mycoparasites, studying pathogen population structure, and investigating parasite-pathogen-plant interactions. The candidate will work in collaboration with plant breeders, molecular biologist, plant pathologists and extension faculty. The candidate will help in drafting papers and grant proposals. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Ph.D in Plant Pathology or other relevant field.Preferred qualifications that give the candidate an advantage include (1) experience with rust diseases in grasses, (2) experience with Genotyping-by-Sequencing and RNAseq library preparation, (3) experience in parasite-pathogen interactions, (4) experience with Claviceps pathogens, and (5) experience with pathogen population genetic analysis. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Experiences with field disease phenotyping, QTL mapping, GWAS analysis, bioinformatics, interest and experience in collaborative research, background in pathogen population genetics, plant breeding, molecular genetics, genomics or other relevant background. Physical Demands Field and greenhouse work. Driving. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 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) Yes 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 Bochra bahri Recruitment Contact Email bbahri@ Recruitment Contact Phone

Created: 2026-03-06