University of Georgia Offers 51 Postdoctoral Positions Across Biology, Engineering & More
The University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, GA (USA) has announced **51 vacant postdoctoral researcher positions** spanning multiple departments—such as ecology, biomedical sciences, engineering, public health, and more. If you have a PhD (or are very close to completing one), multiple labs are seeking candidates with diverse technical, modeling, and lab & field experience.
Quick Insight: Many of these positions are research-heavy (lab/field work, data analysis, publication), with some requiring interdisciplinary or computational skills. This is a strong opportunity for early-career researchers to build portfolios.
1. Some Highlight Roles
• A postdoctoral fellow in the College of Engineering (Helmrich group) working on resilient infrastructure/manufacturing/industrial systems.
• Ecological/data-genetics work at the Savannah River Ecology Lab focused on small mammals & disease ecology using molecular tools.
• Neuroscience / translational research roles, e.g. labs investigating Parkinson’s disease, brain circuitry in the UGA neuroscience/physiology departments.
• Projects in quantitative genetics and genomics in agricultural & animal science departments.
• Public health / biostatistics work in disease forecasting, modeling, and epidemiological analysis.
2. What They Often Ask For
• A completed PhD in relevant field (biology, engineering, public health, etc.), or very near completion.
• Strong experience with lab techniques / field work, or computational modeling / data analysis depending on the position.
• Publications (or in-progress manuscripts), ability to lead parts of project, write up results.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration ability, especially for roles bridging biology / modeling / public health.
• Sometimes specific skills or tools (molecular biology, AI / computational tools, mapping, etc.) depending on the lab. 9
3. Things to Check & Apply Smartly
• Read each position’s description carefully—term (duration), whether renewal possible, location, lab environment.
• Note deadlines and whether the role is fully funded.
• Prepare a strong research statement/CV showing relevant skills. If there’s field work / lab work or modeling, highlight that.
• Try to find the PI (Principal Investigator) lab’s recent publications to understand their focus—helps in tailoring your application.
• If considering relocation, understand visa, stipend, benefits. UGA (like many US universities) may have separate admin requirements.
Final Thoughts
If you’re an early-career researcher, this is a golden chance—51 openings across many fields means you likely can find something aligned with your interest.
Make sure your application package is tight: CV, research statements, recommendations.
Also think long-term: some roles may lead to further opportunities (publications, networking, teaching) if you leverage them well.
Best of luck if you apply!
Tip: Even if one role doesn’t match perfectly, applying to a second or third overlapping role increases your chances. Tailor each application, and reach out politely to potential mentors asking clarifying questions.
