Assistant​/Associate Research Scientist Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Systems

Posting Number

F2443P

Assistant/Associate Research Scientist for Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Systems

CAES-Assoc Dean for Research

• 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

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Researcher AC
• Faculty Rank:
  Open Rank
• Contract Type:
  Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status:
  Non-Tenure Track

A Ph.D. in biochemical/chemical/agricultural/systems engineering, agricultural science, qualitative biology, or equivalent, with a strong background and proven success in modeling biophysical systems is required.

Evidence of expertise in biophysical modeling, life‑cycle analysis, big data, building digital twins, and latest modeling and AI techniques; postdoctoral training and a strong publication record preferred; internship/hands‑on skills in biosystems industries and proficiency in preparing interdisciplinary grant proposals for external funding favored.

The 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 non‑tenure track position involves 95% research and 5% service responsibilities. The incumbent will be housed in the UGA CAES, collaborate across multiple colleges, maintain an internationally renowned research program, report to the office of the CAES Associate Dean of Research, coordinate and draft proposals for external funding, and interact with undergraduate/graduate students and stakeholders while contributing to teaching and outreach.

• Develop biophysical models and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate and lead the construction of holistic, integrated biosystems, ecosystems, and socio‑economic system models to identify grand challenges in advancing sustainable circular bioeconomy systems.
• Define critical knowledge, techniques, and skills needed to address these challenges.
• Prioritize actions for meeting short‑ and long‑term CBS goals.
• Develop methods to prototype and extend innovation for adoption by users.

• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  No
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18?:
  No
• Does this position have Security Access?:
  No
• Driving responsibility:
  Yes
• Percentage of Time: 100%

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).