Associate Director of Defense and Security Collaborations

Overview

Posting Number: F2635P

Working Title: Associate Director of Defense and Security Collaborations

Department: VPR-UGA Research Institute

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Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 01/21/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Outside Georgia

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Classification

Title:

Researcher AC

Faculty Rank: Assistant Research Scientist

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree.

Supervision:

• Serves as direct supervisor for all UGARI Research Scientists, including development and oversight of Position Descriptions, annual and semi-annual performance reviews, and any HR related activities associated with these positions.
• Oversees weekly meetings with UGARI Research Scientists (and staff as appropriate) to remain current on emerging funding opportunities in mission driven agency sectors, strategic planning for UGARI engagement of mission driven agencies in DOE and Global Security sectors, and other related topics of concern to UGARI.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Administration:

• Supports quarterly meetings with the UGARI Steering Committee to provide updates on UGARI activities to the Committee and to seek advice and approvals related to proposed UGARI research, education, or outreach activities.
• Participates in weekly meetings with UGARI Program Management staff to discuss anticipated support needs for UGARI Director, Assoc/Asst Directors, and Program Manager(s).
• Directly supports annual retreat for UGARI staff and UGA faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs participating in UGARI related research, education, or outreach activities.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Funding Development:

• Conducts monthly review of potential funding opportunities that might be appropriate for UGA faculty to pursue as related to mission driven agencies in the DOE and Global Security…