Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Grey

Post-Doctoral Associate – AD – Grey
Department
CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

Location
Tifton Area

Position Summary
Assist growers statewide in developing and implementing integrated pest and weed management strategies. Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments to evaluate integrated weed management practices and their effects on crop production. Develop and refine methods for plant physiology analysis to assess crop and weed responses to management practices. Analyze data and interpret results to identify sustainable approaches to pest and weed control. Prepare and present research findings at scientific meetings, extension events, and professional conferences. Publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals and extension publications. Seek and develop new collaborative research opportunities related to integrated pest management and crop production systems.

Duties / Responsibilities
This position will collaborate with scientists at the University of Georgia across the state to assist growers in developing information that can promote environmentally sound and economically viable practices. Rotating pesticides and management practices from one crop to another, and from year to year in perennial crops, prevents the development of resistance in many different weeds, plant pathogens, and insects. Evaluating the interplay of integrated weed management practices and their effect on weed management is essential in understanding crop production. The further development of field and laboratory plant physiology analysis methods and improving pest management will be a necessary component of this work. The postdoctoral researcher will also pursue other research opportunities that align with the interdisciplinary pest management research teams including, but not limited to, the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, the Department of Entomology, and the Department of Plant Pathology.

Qualifications

PhD in weed science (or related field).

Strong quantitative data analysis and writing skills.

Strong publications record as evidenced by peer‑reviewed manuscripts.

Independent work ethic, ability to work well as part of a team.

Interest and experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to manage a large grant‑funded project including, but not limited to, research design, implementation, collection, and analysis.

Physical Demands
Driving and lifting 25–50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement
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, or 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@uga.edu ).

Recruitment Contact
Name: Tara Riner
Email: Tara.Riner@uga.edu

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