Post-Doctoral Research Associate

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.

Through a partnership with the Department of the Air Force, the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research ( OIBR) and the Department of Human Development and Family Science ( HDFS) are seeking candidates for to support the execution of an ongoing program evaluation, specifically the evaluation of financial literacy trainings for Airmen. The UGA team oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive Air Force-wide evaluation efforts of a set of trainings delivered to Airmen at various touchpoints over the life course ranging from promotion and pre-deployment to marriage and divorce. OIBR is an interdisciplinary social and behavioral science research facility which serves as a base for numerous extramural grant awards. The HDFS Department has a strong research and evaluation culture, with a focus on studying the human lifespan, family systems, and child and adolescent development as well as the diversity of experiences and approaches to prevention and intervention.

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).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Maintain and utilize datasets to conduct analyses answering identified research questions.

Contribute to dissemination efforts including overseeing and coordinating team efforts and contributing to report and manuscript development.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct research activities to support research and evaluation efforts.