Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Roberts

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G / R31435P

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Roberts

Department

CAES-Entomology

About the 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, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

01 / 01 / 2026

Posting Date

10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide Resume, Cover letter, Evidence of degree and CV.

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EOO Statement

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Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Conduct field trials in Georgia to evaluate insecticides and insecticide rotations for effects on cotton jassid and non-target cotton pests (e.g., stink bugs, plant bugs, white flies), beneficial insects, plant injury, and lint yield and fiber quality. Measure the effects, if any, of common insecticides applied at planting on cotton jassid populations prior to bloom, plant injury, and yield. Coordinate and summarize data from field trial locations in Florida and Alabama.

Percentage of time

50

Duties / Responsibilities

Conduct a literature review and develop new objective(s) to improve management practices for cotton jassid.

Percentage of time

40

Duties / Responsibilities

Communicate research developments and results through meetings with the PI, collaborating scientists, and conference presentations.

Percentage of time

10