Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Grey

Weed Science Group; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in weed science at the CAES Tifton Campus. The role focuses on integrated weed management strategies across Georgia, with field and laboratory experiments to evaluate practices and crop responses.

Collaborate with crop science and entomology teams, publish in peer-reviewed journals, mentor students, and contribute to grant-funded projects while promoting environmentally sustainable farming.

Qualifications

• PhD in weed science with strong quantitative data analysis and publications.
• Ability to manage large grant-funded projects and collaborate across departments.
• Independent worker who can mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Willingness to present at meetings and publish results.

Responsibilities

• Assist growers statewide in integrated weed and pest management strategies.
• Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments.
• Develop plant physiology analysis methods to assess crop and weed responses.
• Publish results and seek collaborative opportunities.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Academic writing

Mentoring students

Independent work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in weed science

Job description

The incumbent will 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. 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 post- doctoral researcher will also pursue other research opportunities that align with the interdisciplinary pest management research teams including, but not limited to, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Department of Entomology, and Department of Plant Pathology.

PhD in weed science, strong quantitative data analysis and writing skills, strong publications record as evidenced by peer-reviewed manuscripts, independent work ethic, work well as part of a team, interest and experience mentoring students (graduate and undergraduate). Ability to manage a large grant funded project including but not limited to research design, implementation, collection and analysis

University of Georgia- CAES Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Georgia 31793,

Closing Date

12/01/2025

Date Position Available

University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.