Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Y. Chen

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G / R31267P

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Y. Chen

Department

ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech

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

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs atUGAand one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that's consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Ourrapidly expandingengineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / engineering.uga.edu /

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

This is a full time, 40 hours / week, benefits-eligible position.

This is an open (non-defined) term appointment, and the continuation of employment is contingent on the continuation of funding.

Advertised Salary

60000.00

Anticipated Start Date

01 / 01 / 2026

Posting Date

09 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please upload the following materials for submission with your application :

• CV / Resume
• Official or Unofficial Transcripts

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

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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 .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Computational Modeling and Simulation :

Develop and apply peridynamics, FEM , and reduced-order modeling frameworks to study fracture, fatigue, and high-temperature material behavior.

Percentage of time

60

Duties / Responsibilities

Manuscripts, Presentations, And Research Proposals :

Prepare high-impact journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, and research proposals; present findings at national and international meetings.

Percentage of time

20

Duties / Responsibilities

Mentoring and Lab Support :

Assist in guiding graduate and undergraduate students in computational methods and support daily lab research activities.

Percentage of time

15

Duties / Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time