Assistant Research Scientist - Trible

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks a full-time assistant research scientist for a research-track faculty position in the Department of Entomology. Responsibilities include conducting research on invasive ant species, mentoring students, and applying for funding. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in entomology or ecology. Skills in project design, molecular genetic analysis, and publishing are preferred. This role is renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable capability in quantitative skills for biological research.
• Demonstrated track record in project design and publishing.
• Strong academic record in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, and conduct highly specialized experiments.
• Summarize findings and publish results.
• Apply for extramural funding to support research activities.
• Mentor students in research and engage in resident instruction.

Skills

Quantitative skills for biological research

Molecular genetic analysis

Project design

Publishing in research journals

Extramural funding acquisition

Invasive species biology

Macroecology

Phylogenetics

Functional trait evolution

Ant biology

Education

Doctoral degree in entomology, ecology, or related areas

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks a full‑time research‑track faculty position (12‑month appointment) at the assistant research scientist level. This twelve‑month, non‑tenure‑track position will have research responsibilities focused on the ecology and evolution of globally invasive ant species. The position is budgeted at 95% research and 5% service. The position is renewable assuming satisfactory performance and funding. The successful candidate will use a wide range of techniques to better characterize the population biology of globally invasive ants. A particular focus will be on the genetic and ecological changes that distinguish native from invasive populations of these organisms, including establishing field populations within their source region and conducting baseline comparisons between invaded and intact populations within their invasive range (ie, in Georgia or the Southeast). While the research will be heavily aligned with existing research groups in the Department, the scope of this project requires an experienced researcher.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in entomology, ecology, or related areas.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrable capability in quantitative skills for biological research including molecular genetic analysis, organizing and executing sample collection trips, macroevolutionary data compilation and analysis, and phylogeographic analysis are required.
• A demonstrated track record in project design, publishing, and obtaining extramural funding, so it cannot be achieved by a research associate or other junior‑level researcher.
• The department seeks applicants with a strong academic record in research and teaching, particularly in the areas of invasive species biology, macroecology, phylogenetics, functional trait evolution, and ant biology.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, designing new protocols.

Summarize findings, publish results in research journals.

Apply for extramural funding to support research activities.

Mentor students in research, engage in resident instruction.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 ([e-mail]).