Post Doc - NMI

Position: Post Doc - NMI 2025

Posting Number

G/R28818P

Working Title

Post Doc - NMI 2025

Department

Vet Med-SAMS-New Materials Inst

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type

Employee

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

06/01/2025

Posting Date

04/02/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Duties / Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities (65% of time) include management and implementation of experimental design, coordination of technical support and graduate students engaged with specific research projects, data analysis and optimization of polymer applications, equipment utilization, and analytical evaluation of materials.

Secondary responsibilities (35% of time) include conducting research on a pre‑specified project as well as projects that evolve through collaborative engagement with our current NMI biopolymer and coating teams. Responsible for senior tasks such as experimental design, coordination of technical support and graduate students, data analysis and optimization of polymer applications, equipment utilization. May be involved in project‑specific grant writing, regulatory document preparation and publication where applicable (non‑proprietary or confidential research).

Classification

Title

Post‑Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Status

Exempt

FTE

1.0

Position Summary

The postdoctoral associate will conduct research on a pre‑specified project as well as ones that evolve through their collaborative engagement with our current NMI biopolymer and coating teams. The associate will take on senior responsibilities such as experimental design, coordination of technical support and graduate students engaged with specific research projects, data analysis and optimization of polymer applications and equipment utilization.

The Post‑Doc may be involved in project‑specific grant writing, regulatory document preparation and publication where applicable (non‑proprietary or confidential research). Primary responsibilities will include the formulation and production of biologically degradable…