Assistant/Associate Research Scientist Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Systems
Listed on 2025-12-05
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Education / Teaching
Data Scientist
Posting Number: F2443P
Working Title: Assistant/Associate Research Scientist for Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Systems
Department: CAES-Assoc Dean for Research
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Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: $100,000
Anticipated
Start Date:
10/01/2025
Job Posting Date: 08/05/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
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Classification
Title:
Researcher AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in biochemical/chemical/agricultural/systems engineering, or agricultural science, or qualitative biology or equivalent.
Position SummaryThe College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia seeks to recruit an Assistant or Associate Research Scientist to work on the Circular Bioeconomy Systems (CBS) initiative. This is a non-tenured track position with 95% research and 5% service responsibility. The position will be housed in the UGA CAES; however, the incumbent will be expected to work closely with faculty in the multidisciplinary teams from Colleges/Schools of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Resources, Arts and Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, and others.
The candidate is expected to maintain an internationally renowned research program that produces and publishes work recognized and used by researchers and stakeholders around the world. The incumbent will report to the office of the CAES Associate Dean of Research. The incumbent will coordinate and draft proposals for external funding to support the CBS initiative. Although this position is predominantly a research appointment, the person will interact with undergraduate/graduate students and stakeholders, and contribute to teaching and outreach mission of the University.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in biochemical/chemical/agricultural/systems engineering, or agricultural science, or qualitative biology or equivalent…
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