Posting Number G/R25937P
Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD
Department COE-Kinesiology
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA’s first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.
College/Unit/Department website www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2024
Posting Date 06/14/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The post-doc associate will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, interacting closely with scientists, engineers, study coordinators, students, and research participants across four centers of the project, University of Georgia, Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, and Johns Hopkins University, to work on the multi-modal project.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
Research activities: Leading and conducting experimental and protocol design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Leading manuscript preparation and submission.
Percentage of time 80
Duties/Responsibilities
Grant administration: Assisting the PI and Co-Is with preparing annual reports, tracking study progress, coordinating the study team to ensure smooth and concerted effort in every aspect of the project.
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Student advising: Assisting advising graduate and undergraduate students and supporting ongoing student projects.
Percentage of time 10
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
The postdoctoral research associate will work on an NIH-funded project dissecting and modelling the behavior and neurophysiology of human hand dexterity before and after stroke. The work involves using advanced force and motion-sensing devices to record human hand behaviors and apply neural tractography and brain stimulation techniques to delineate descending pathways, and computational modelling approaches to examine neural mechanisms supporting essential components of hand dexterity.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Cognitive Psychology, or related areas
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Desired qualities include high motivation in scientific discoveries, strong work ethics and collegiality, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior training and experience in human movement sciences, including biomechanics, neuroimaging and neurophysiology are preferred.
Physical Demands
Standard office environment
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
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jing Xu
Recruitment Contact Email jing.xu@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
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