Postdoctoral Research Associate - Moore Fellowship

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R32218P

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Moore Fellowship

Department: ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

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Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Strict start date of 7/1/2026. Funding for this appointment is supplied through a Fellowship from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for two years. After the first year, the incumbent will report any discoveries or advances that this fellowship has enabled in year 1 (due 7/1/2027), and the success of that report will determine the continuation of funding for the second year.

Advertised Salary: $65,000 annually

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Posting Date: 02/16/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

• A current CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript (or proof of PhD degree)
• List of References with Contact Information
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Athens Area

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Research and Experimentation

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments related to the core research project.
• Develop new methodologies and optimize existing protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of results for publication and reporting.

Manuscript and Proposal Writing

• Draft and revise scientific manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to research proposals and progress reports for funding agencies.

Mentorship and Supervision

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assist in organizing group meetings and collaborative research activities.

Dissemination and Collaboration

• Present findings at conferences, seminars, and internal meetings.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on joint research goals.

Lab and Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure laboratory compliance with safety protocols.
• Manage shared instruments and support inventory of supplies.

Time allocation for responsibilities: 50% research and experimentation, 20% manuscript and proposal writing, 15% mentorship and supervision, 10% dissemination and collaboration, 5% lab and equipment maintenance.