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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Spivak Coastal Biogeochemistry Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher interested in
</span></a><a name="_Hlk215572452"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">exploring variability in tidal wetland ecosystems. Variability in abiotic drivers can be useful in predicting ecosystem trajectories while ecological
variability can be a metric of behavior. The postdoc will contribute to field and lab experiments testing these ideas within the wetlands of the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research (GCE-LTER) project. Experiments will build on 25+ years
of data collected by GCE-LTER$B!G(Bs multi-disciplinary team. <o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lead field and lab experiments based on abiotic gradients in GCE-LTER wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Use multiple, complementary ecological and biogeochemical approaches.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lead data collection, sample analysis, and manuscript preparation and publication.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Present results at relevant conferences and project meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mentor junior students and lab members.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Qualifications and experience<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ph.D. in Ecosystem Ecology, Geoscience, Marine Science, Environmental Science, or related field.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Knowledge of ecological theory related to variability.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lab and field experience with biogeochemical and ecological approaches.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience conducting field work in wetlands and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience analyzing and visualizing data in R, python, and/or Matlab.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written, and verbal communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Demonstrated record of publication in scientific journals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide supervision and mentorship to others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This position reports to Dr. Amanda Spivak in the Marine Sciences Department on UGA$B!G(Bs Athens campus. The appointment is for one year, with the option for renewal upon
satisfactory performance. This full-time position offers salary and employee benefits in accordance with UGA policy. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their expertise and interests, CV, one publication exemplifying their research, and contact
information for three references. Letters of reference will be requested as needed. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2026 and continue until the position is filled, with the candidate starting during Spring/Summer 2026. Address inquiries and applications
to Dr. Spivak at aspivak[at]uga.edu.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Marine Sciences Department (</span></span><a href="https://www.marsci.uga.edu/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://www.marsci.uga.edu/</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">)
is within UGA$B!G(Bs Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. UGA has unique analytical facilities, including the Center for Applied Isotope Studies (</span></span><a href="https://cais.uga.edu/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://cais.uga.edu/</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">),
Georgia Genomics and Bioinformatics Core (</span></span><a href="https://dna.uga.edu/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://dna.uga.edu/</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">),
and the Complex Carbohydrates Research Center (</span></span><a href="https://www.ccrc.uga.edu/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://www.ccrc.uga.edu/</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">)
which houses a state-of-the-art NMR facility. UGA provides professional development and networking opportunities through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (</span></span><a href="https://postdocs.uga.edu/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://postdocs.uga.edu/</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk215576075"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">).
The Spivak Lab is committed to supporting and sustaining a collaborative work and learning environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability,
religion, age, or protected veteran status.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Amanda Spivak<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">University of Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Department of Marine Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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