Post-Doctoral Associate - Pickering Lab

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Position Details

Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate - Pickering Lab Department CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https: // www. uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM. Occasional travel for conferences. Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 06/01/2026 Posting Date 03/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities Develop Agentic AI systems for agricultural design & prediction

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities Create benchmarks, datasets, and evaluation protocols

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities Career development & scholarly dissemination

Percentage of time 15

Position Information

FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary Agentic AI is rapidly changing nearly every domain, from academia to industry. Agriculture is no different. These postdoctoral opportunity will look to research and build agentic scientific AI systems that can design, predict, and optimize agricultural outcomes—across crops, environments, and management regimes. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to develop the next generation of Agentic AI for Agricultural Design and Prediction , spanning:

This role sits at the intersection of applied mathematics, machine learning, genomics, crop science, and dynamical systems, and will be carried out in a highly interdisciplinary team environment.

Potential Focus Areas

What Success Looks Like (12–24 months)

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Mathematical + computational depth, especially one or more of:

Proficiency (or strong interest) in any of:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Candidates should have strength in several of the following:

Physical Demands Lifting 25 lbs, prolonged sitting at office desk. 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 Is driving a requirement 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 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.

Recruitment Contact

Recruitment Contact Name Ethan Pickering Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

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