Research Professional I

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Nov 14, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Number	S05368P
Working Title	Research Professional I
Department	VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
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	See website. www.srel.uga.edu
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	GDCP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Non-Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Part Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday through Friday. 19.6 hours per week.
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	11/03/2020
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	12/01/2020
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Augusta Area
EEO Policy 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).
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Position Information

Classification Title	Research Professional AD
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	.49
Minimum Qualifications	Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	This position is a highly responsible research support position at SREL. Incumbent is responsible for assisting with ongoing research projects investigating biomass production and nitrogen cycling in intensively-managed forest plantations. The primary duties will focus on analyzing biomass production and soil chemistry data from an experiment designed to assess the effects of silvicultural treatments on tree productivity and nitrogen cycling. The incumbent will lead the preparation of at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts-one focusing on biomass production as a function of silvicultural treatment and another focusing on nitrogen dynamics. The incumbent will also collaborate with other project scientists in cross-study syntheses and modeling efforts, and identify other potential publishable units that can be derived from existing datasets. The incumbent will explore opportunities to establish new research, which will involve proposal development.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands	Lift 50 lbs.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
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
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)	Yes
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

Duties/Responsibilities	Provides information for all chemical, radiological, equipment, and/or other inventories as requested by SREL safety, property accounting, or similar staff with reporting requirements to DOE and/or UGA.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities	Prepares manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Prepare and submit grant proposals to major funding institutions to support current or future research.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities	Assemble and analyze biomass production and soil chemistry data from 4-mile project. Collaborate with other project scientists in cross-study syntheses and modeling efforts. Assists with the daily operations of the laboratory as needed.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities	Provides assistance with current and future ecological studies. Serves as a good steward for all facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other research infrastructure placed in his/her control on behalf of SREL/UGA/DOE.
Percentage of time	25