Assistant Research Scientist at The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia

Job Description:

Posting Number:

F1367P

Working Title:

Assistant Research Scientist

Department:

CAES-Griffin Campus

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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary:

$75,000, or commensurate with qualifications.

Anticipated Start Date:

01/01/2023

Job Posting Date:

10/18/2022

Open until filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Griffin Area

EEO Statement:

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

Classification Title:

Researcher AC

Faculty Rank:

Assistant Research Scientist

Contract Type:

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. degree in statistics or related field; or a Master's degree plus skills and experience related to this class of work.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for providing technical expertise, data analysis and interpretation, and advice to faculty, staff, and students on experimental design, data analyses, interpretation, project management, and results summarization. The incoming faculty member will be required to work closely with existing personnel, review reports and research manuscripts for validity, adopt new statistical procedures as they become available. Formal instruction in statistical methods.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. degree in statistics or related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

The successful applicant will demonstrate competency with advanced experimental designs, sampling, and statistical analysis procedures appropriate for hypothesis driven research and extension programs. Ability to interpret results and make appropriate inferences is critical. Knowledge of agriculture, natural resources or environmental sciences is desirable. Required skills include the ability to determine and apply appropriate experimental design/statistical analysis combinations; ability to manage research data in popular spreadsheet and database formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and ability to implement and teach statistical concepts to faculty, staff and students. Candidates should be proficient with SAS and/or R software. Expertise with applied statistics using biological responses is highly desirable. Knowledge of bioinformatics or geospatial statistics and their application and analyses is advantageous.

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 responsibility 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

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website.

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Consulting with faculty, graduate & undergraduate students, as well as other staff on experimental designs, proper statistical analysis, interpreting results, reporting results and manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time:

45

Duties/Responsibilities:

| Analyzing research data, writing and running appropriate procedures, formatting output, producing illustrative graphs, data access and management, and emailing results and explanations.

Percentage Of Time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide statistical training by formal courses or assisting with statistic courses originating in Athens and offered on the Griffin Campus. And/or provide training seminars/webinars to campus faculty, staff and students.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

| Studying new statistical techniques and options, learning new procedures, options and language elements, one on one consulting and instruction, and general statistical software support.

Percentage Of Time:

10

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