Post Doctoral Research Associate

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.

The Marine Sciences Department ( https://www.marsci.uga.edu/) is within UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. UGA has unique analytical facilities, including the Center for Applied Isotope Studies ( https://cais.uga.edu/), Georgia Genomics and Bioinformatics Core ( https://dna.uga.edu/), and the Complex Carbohydrates Research Center ( https://www.ccrc.uga.edu/) which houses a state-of-the-art NMR facility. UGA provides professional development and networking opportunities through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs ( https://postdocs.uga.edu/). The Spivak Lab is committed to supporting and sustaining a collaborative work and learning environment.

This position reports to Dr. Amanda Spivak in the Marine Sciences Department on UGA's Athens campus. The appointment is for one year, with the option for renewal upon satisfactory performance. This full-time position offers salary and employee benefits in accordance with UGA policy. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their expertise and interests, CV, one publication exemplifying their research, and contact information for three references. Letters of reference will be requested as needed. Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with the candidate starting during Spring 2026. Address inquiries and applications to Dr. Spivak at aspivak@uga.edu.

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Lead field and lab experiments based on abiotic gradients in GCE- LTER wetlands

Lead data sample and analyses, manuscript preparation, and publication of results. This will entail the use of multiple, complementary ecological and geochemical approaches.

Present results at relevant conferences and project meetings

Mentor junior students and lab members