Posting Number G/R28852P
Working Title Post Doctoral Associate - Kner
Department ENGR-Electrical & Computer
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The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and 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. Our rapidly expanding engineering 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
Full-time (40 hours per week).
This position is a 1 year Post-Doc appointment, with the possibility of a renewal, based on continuation of funding, project needs, and a mutual agreement.
Advertised Salary 55,000 - 75,000
Anticipated Start Date 06/01/2025
Posting Date 04/02/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Duties/Responsibilities
Development of Structured Illumination Software and algorithms
Percentage of time 50
Duties/Responsibilities
Preparation of manuscripts and reports
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities
Mentoring and supervising graduate students
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities
Lab management
Percentage of time 10
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
This Postdoctoral Associate (“Postdoc”) will work on a large field-of-view structured illumination microscope. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for developing the structured illumination acquisition and reconstruction software.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Communicate effectively.
Physical Demands
Standard for office and lab environments.
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No
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Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Peter Kner
Recruitment Contact Email kner@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
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