Post Doctoral Research Associate AD- Chee

Post Doctoral Research Associate AD
- Chee

Position Number: G/R33448P. Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences. Position Type:
Employee – Exempt. Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Expected

Start Date:

06/14/2026. Closing Date:
Open until filled.

• Design and conduct research in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings to support cotton breeding and genetics programs (50%).
• Evaluate cotton germplasm for agronomic performance, fiber quality, and genetic traits using modern phenotyping and analytical techniques (50%).
• Collect, manage, and analyze experimental data to support breeding decisions and genetic studies (50%).
• Support collaborative research and mentor team members, including assisting with experimental design and training students or staff in breeding and genetics methods (50%).
• Prepare and draft research reports and scientific manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals (50%).
• Summarize and communicate research findings clearly to stakeholders, including funding agencies and collaborators (50%).
• Present research results at scientific meetings, workshops, and outreach events to various audiences (50%).
• Coordinate research activities by organizing workflows and timelines with graduate students, technicians, and the Principal Investigator (30%).
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal team members and external collaborators to ensure project alignment and progress (30%).
• Oversee implementation of research plans by monitoring task completion, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring consistency in experimental procedures (30%).
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate researchers (10%).

• Education, interest and experience in agricultural engineering, plant sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience with agricultural machinery operation such as tractors, sprayers, planters, and operating a drone for imaging analysis is preferred.
• Ability to work with sprayers and other precision agriculture technologies.
• Ability to operate a drone and have knowledge in programming languages such as R or Python.

• Standing.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Enduring outside and/or greenhouse elements for extended periods of time.
• Travel to multiple locations as needed for job duties.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Documents #1
• Other Documents #2
• List of References with Contact Information