About this position
Posting Number:
G/R33070P
Working Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department:
VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch
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.
Employment Type:
Employee
Advertised Salary:
$55,000
Anticipated Start Date:
06/15/2026
Posting Date:
05/06/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EOO Statement:
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .
Duties/Responsibilities:
Managing lab operations
Percentage of time:
30
Duties/Responsibilities:
Analyzing and collecting quantitative and qualitative data.
Percentage of time:
20
Duties/Responsibilities:
Preparing and submitting human subject committee proposals, writing grants, reviewing literature, preparing and submitting manuscripts.
Percentage of time:
20
Duties/Responsibilities:
Developing virtual simulations
Percentage of time:
20
Duties/Responsibilities:
Community events and liaison activities with community partners
Percentage of time:
10
Classification Title:
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA:
Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Position Summary:
The postdoctoral research associate assists Dr. Ahn with activities related to the Translational Core. This includes literature reviews, assistance in message development, assistance with the virtual reality development and user testing, preparation for the annual workshop, VR Demo Day, and the VR-integrated training package, as well as other Translational Core activities, under Dr. Ahn’s supervision. The postdoctoral researcher will also help develop drafts of white papers, request for proposals, and annual reports from the Translational Core.
Translational science will be a key aspect of this position and the postdoc will be involved in the various translational communication efforts that arise from the CHARTER project. This may involve social media content generation, dissemination, community events, and liaison efforts with community partners. Day to day operations and management of the CACHE center space will also be required, which includes administrative duties such as IRB protocol drafting and submission, hardware maintenance, repairs, software updates, and administering demos for visitors.
The position will also involve the drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts to be presented at conferences and peer-reviewed journals in related fields.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:
Ph.D. in Communication (with an emphasis in technology, video games, virtual environments), Social Psychology, Public Health, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or related discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies :
Knowledge and experience with virtual reality content development and evaluation strongly preferred.
Physical Demands:
Working in a lab environment
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 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):
No
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 .
Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn
Recruitment Contact Email:
sjahn@uga.edu
How to apply
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- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
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