Post Doc AD- Byers

Post Doc AD
- Byers

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by April 1, 2026
. A letter of introduction can be emailed to jebyers with the subject header: "Your Last Name -Biogeography-Post Doc". Applicants may arrange for four confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to jebyers with the subject header: "Applicant Last Name -Post Doc-Rec Letter".

This Post Doctoral Associate position is within the Department of Ecology, School of Ecology. The role is approximately 7 months to 2 years, ending no later than 30 June 2028.

• Develop biogeographic databases to be used in analyses – 65% of time.
• Produce at least two first‑author manuscripts and contribute to a third – 15% of time.
• Mentor junior scientists in the lab and contribute to lab group activities – 5% of time.
• Participate in biweekly meetings with project collaborators – 5% of time.
• Design and analyze empirical field projects on ecological interactions – 5% of time.
• Handle tasks with autonomy, using independent judgment with periodic input from the principal investigator – 5% of time.

• Programming experience in R or Python.
• Background in biogeography.

Eligible applicants must meet the university’s EEO statement and be willing to comply with UGA background check procedures.

Recruitment Contact:
Hanna Crawford –
hanna.dockery