Graduate Research Assistant; Lin

Overview

Posting Number: G/R32865P

Working Title:

Graduate Research Assistant (Lin)

Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/10/2026

Posting Date: 04/22/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. 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, 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 established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: srel.uga.edu

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• Provide research support for research missions on the Savannah River Site.
• Complete all needs pertaining to completion of field of study.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Graduate Research Assistant
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FTE: 0.47
• Percentage of time: 50
• Percentage of time: 50
• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  No
• Does this position require a P-Card?:
  No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?:
  No
• Is driving a requirement of this position?:
  Yes
• Physical Demands:
  Driving as needed for job duties.
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):
  Yes

• Background Investigation Policy:
  Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

• Recruitment Contact Name:
  Peng Lin
• Recruitment Contact Email: peng.lin