Post -Doctoral Associate AD

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate AD in Athens, GA. The associate will participate in the Translational Workforce Development project, collaborating with various stakeholders to advance research professionals' careers. Responsibilities include research facilitation, report writing, and program evaluation. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in a related field and experience in research. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role, which also requires managing collaborations and logistics.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health, community health, health promotion, nursing or education.
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research.
• Strong writing skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate research and evaluations including data collection and reporting.
• Support scientific manuscript writing and grant writing.
• Collaborate with specialists to advance program services.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Doctoral degree in public health or related field

Job description

Post -Doctoral Associate AD

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R30130P. Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD. Department: VPR-Biomed & Health Science Institute. Employment Type: Employee. Anticipated Start Date: 01 August 2025. Posting Date: 07 July 2025. Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Location: Athens, GA.

Position Summary

The postdoc associate will participate in the Georgia CTSA Translational Workforce Development (TWD) project, working with Georgia CTSA TWD Directors, faculty, BTSI Director, and UGA Georgia CTSA TWD faculty. The goal of the TWD project is to support career advancement of translational research professionals through the eMPACT system and an online continuing education platform (TWD Course Catalog). The associate will maintain, disseminate, evaluate, and improve eMPACT and the TWD Course Catalog to promote personalized training, career advancement, workforce support, and strategic development of training programs for health professionals. The postdoc will manage inter-institutional collaboration, communication, and logistics related to end-user interviews and surveys for the project, which may require regular visits to Emory University. The associate is expected to author and contribute to peer-reviewed research, outreach, publications, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate research and program development and evaluation, including data collection, management, analysis, and reporting to external oversight organizations.
• Support report writing, scientific manuscript writing/review, and grant writing.
• Support TWD team leadership, training, and coordination.
• Collaborate with state specialists, researchers, data analysts, and informatics experts to advance and evaluate eMPACT and TWD Catalog services, supporting needs assessment, research, and outreach initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health, community health, health promotion, nursing, education, or a related field.
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research (data collection, data management, data analysis, scientific publication writing).
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment involving multi-tasking.
• Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Independent and team work capability with faculty and researchers.
• Strong writing skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience facilitating TWD community leadership groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program evaluation, including process evaluation and implementation science.

Physical Demands

Lift up to 40 lbs.

Background Investigation Policy

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

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Ike Choi, email: [e-mail], phone: —

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Research Portfolio / Philosophy

EEO 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, veteran status, or other protected status.