Postdoctoral Researcher, Plant Pathology – Hatmaker Lab

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens, GA, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Hatmaker to design and execute research projects under the lab lead. The incumbent will collect and analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to manuscript preparation for leading scientific journals.

The role includes daily lab management, mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, and collaboration across the CAES-Plant Pathology department. Start date is November 1, 2026, with an employee appointment.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute research projects under the guidance of the lab lead.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Prepare and publish manuscripts in leading scientific journals.
• Contribute to daily lab management and maintenance tasks.
• Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students.

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens, GA, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Hatmaker to design and execute research projects under the lab lead. The incumbent will collect and analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to manuscript preparation for leading scientific journals.

The role includes daily lab management, mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, and collaboration across the CAES-Plant Pathology department. Start date is November 1, 2026, with an employee appointment.