Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson

Position Overview

Posting Number: G/R27569P

Working Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate - Woodson

Department: ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Standard university business hours. M-F. 40 hours/week.

Advertised Salary: $55,000 - $75,000; commensurate with experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

01/02/2025

Location:

Athens Area, University of Georgia campus

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Unofficial transcripts
• 3 professional references with contact information
• A writing sample

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• Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, geologists and other scientists and practitioners to co‑develop and implement research on the economic, ecological, and social impacts related to groundwater along the Georgia coastal region. (50% of time)
• Participate in community outreach activities along the Georgia coastal region. (15% of time)
• Support and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. (15% of time)
• Co‑author journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written/video materials. (10% of time)
• Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory. (10% of time)

The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) and the Department of Geology at the University of Georgia are hiring for a 1‑year, renewable (for a maximum of 4 total years) postdoctoral research position. The successful candidate will develop a regional groundwater model for southeast and coastal Georgia and run future climate and development scenarios. The postdoc will be under the direct supervision of Brock Woodson (College of Engineering) and Adam Milewski (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics), and will work with the broader team including the project sponsor to develop application scenarios and high‑resolution site‑specific models for areas of interest.

The postdoc will collaborate in disciplinary and interdisciplinary academic publications, policy briefings, and outreach activities. This is a research position with duties related to the project needs and the mentoring/supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.

• A PhD in economics, civil, or environmental engineering or related field completed by January 2025
• Experience in modeling with Visual Mod Flow Flex 8 or other Mod Flow versions
• Expertise in geospatial methods, data analysis and visualization
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
• Expertise in coupled human‑environment systems; record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals; and experience communicating to diverse audiences.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills related to numerical modeling of groundwater flows; and strong oral and written communication skills.

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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.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Dr. Brock Woodson

Recruitment Contact Email: bwoodson