About the College/Unit/Department: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation.
College/Unit/Department website: https://engineering.uga.edu/
Employment Type: Employee
Additional Schedule Information: This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position. This position/appointment has funding available for 1 year beyond the start date, with the possibility of renewal based on job performance, the needs of the project, availability of financial support, and mutual supervisor/employee agreement.
Advertised Salary: $55,000.00 annually
Anticipated Start Date: 06/01/2026
Posting Date: 03/03/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Duties/Responsibilities
- Development of computational models for cell migration and cell stiffness. (60%)
- Testing of developed models and validation. (30%)
- Drafting and preparing papers outlining the research and findings for publication. (10%)
Position Summary: Incumbent will focus on the development and implementation of computational models for cell migration and cell stiffness modeling.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: PhD in Engineering or related field. Experience with particle-based simulation of cell biomechanics.
