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Inside Higher Ed · 8 hours ago

Post-Doctoral Associate-AD-Grey

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Georgia, a leading public higher education institution, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to assist growers statewide in developing integrated pest and weed management strategies. The role involves conducting field and laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and publishing research findings related to crop production and pest management.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with scientists at the University of Georgia across the state to assist growers in developing information that can promote environmentally sound and economically viable practices

Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments to evaluate integrated weed management practices and their effects on crop production

Develop and refine methods for plant physiology analysis to assess crop and weed responses to management practices

Analyze data and interpret results to identify sustainable approaches to pest and weed control

Prepare and present research findings at scientific meetings, extension events, and professional conferences

Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and extension publications

Seek and develop new collaborative research opportunities related to integrated pest management and crop production systems