G/R16076P

Post Doctoral Associate

VPR-Ctr Applied Isotope Study

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Center for Applied Isotope Studies is the largest Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory / Radiocarbon AMS Dating Facility in the United States that is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Our commitment to experiential STEM education, research excellence, and superior service sets us apart from other laboratories. As an interdisciplinary research center, our scientists are experts in physical chemistry, geology, marine science, physics, archaeology, ecology and biology. This means that CAIS researchers are able to effectively collaborate in research programs and participate in method development for myriad of industrial and academic applications.

https://cais.uga.edu/

Employee

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Commensurate with Experience

08/01/2022

02/01/2022

Yes

1-2 writing samples required, (peer-reviewed publication or chapter of dissertation/thesis. If multi-authored, the candidate should indicate their contribution).

3 References required with contact information.

Athens Area

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Service (sample preparation, method development, client consultation/reporting).

80

Research, Publication, and Grant Writing.

20

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

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The University of Georgia’s (UGA) Center for Applied Isotope Studies (CAIS) seeks to hire at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Radiocarbon Dating group with experience in chemistry/geochemistry. This is a renewable 12-month term position. The Radiocarbon Dating group conducts radiocarbon AMS and stable isotope ratio analyses for archaeologists around the world. The laboratory serves to promote the CAIS missions of enhancing the global reputation of UGA as a research institution, providing quality analytical services to researchers, and preparing Georgia students for STEM careers. The lab is a fee-for-service analytical testing facility serving the UGA research community and external clientele including, but not limited to, academic institutions, government agencies, and private companies worldwide. The successful candidate will be involved in sample preparation, method development, client communication, data analysis, and report preparation. The incumbent will work closely with clients and collaborators to develop tailored methods and novel approaches in the areas of stable isotope geochemistry, paleodietary studies, radiocarbon dating, and other analytical methods. The appointee is also expected to establish independence in research design and execution and publish in peer-reviewed literature. The initial appointment will be for 1 year and the position is eligible for renewal.

The preferred qualifications are a PhD (or ABD) in chemistry, geochemistry, archaeology or related field plus 1 year of experience in geochemistry laboratory operation. 1 year experience in preparing and analyzing samples for radiocarbon dating preferred.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. For assistance with your application or login, please email hrweb@uga.edu.

Dr. Carla Hadden

hadden@uga.edu