Post-Doctoral 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 Center for Family Research conducts pioneering research on the ways in which stress affects family relationships, youth development, and adult health, with an emphasis on Black American populations in the southern United States. We study how families and individuals thrive in the face of stress from social and environmental stressors like racism and poverty. Central to this research is the translation of basic research on development and health into empirically proven preventive interventions that leverage the strengths of families to promote family well-being.

This position is supported by NIH funding, and compensation will be established in accordance with NIH salary guidelines.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Research, Data Analysis, and Scientific Products: Conduct quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and/or interdisciplinary analyses related to maternal health, racial trauma and stress, community-engaged research, and health across the lifespan. Lead and collaborate on peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, abstracts, reports, and other scientific products.

Research Project Implementation and Coordination: Contribute to the implementation of NIH-funded and Center-based research projects, including study protocol development and refinement, participant recruitment and retention activities, data collection, data management, regulatory activities, and coordination with collaborating investigators and research staff.

Community-Engaged Research and Dissemination: Collaborate with community partners and research participants to support community-engaged research activities. Participate in community meetings, advisory activities, dissemination of research findings, and development of accessible research products for community and stakeholder audiences.

Grant Development and Professional Development: Contribute to the development of grant proposals and new research initiatives. Participate in structured professional development related to scientific writing, grant development, interdisciplinary team science, community-engaged research, and development of an independent research program.

Mentorship and Research Team Activities: Mentor and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate trainees; participate in research team meetings, seminars, Center activities, and other scholarly activities associated with the Center for Family Research and collaborating research programs.