Walking through the woods at Paint Rock Forest Research Center. Photo (C) finchconservation.net The Chung lab welcomes and uplifts people from all areas of diverse identities, and we find strength in our shared journeys in science. Please don't hesitate to contact Anny or any of the current members of the lab if you are interested in learning more about us and our research! Graduate students Opportunities are generally available through the Integrative Plant Sciences PhD program, of which the Department of Plant Biology and the Department of Plant Pathology are members. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the lab, the first step is to send an inquiry email. Prospective PhD students who are eligible for the NSF-GRFP are encouraged to get in touch with Anny to develop ideas together ahead of the deadline. Undergraduate students If you would like to conduct independent research in the Chung lab, or would like to talk about what it may be like to join or work in a lab, an email to Anny with a short introduction of your research interests and you resume is the first step. Now hiring: Moore Foundation Postdoc in Microbiome Assembly Are you excited about microbial community assembly? Plant-fungal mutualisms? Contributing to our understanding of how to maximize those relationships for biofuel crops? Join the Chung lab at University of Georgia as a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow! Position overview The goal of this project is to investigate the temporal dynamics of sorghum-AMF mutualisms, their consequences for belowground microbiome assembly, mediation via root exudate metabolomics, and influence on soil organic matter formation. This position is fully funded via an award to UGA from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. - Annual salary: $65,000 plus additional $4000 for travel and professional development - Funding length: Two years - Start date: July 1, 2026 (this is mandated by the award) - New scientist requirement: The award requires that the candidate has no prior affiliation with UGA Postdoctoral associates at UGA are fully benefited employees (UGA employee health insurance, retirement program, annual and sick leave). Required qualifications - Completed PhD in biology, microbiology, mycology, ecology, or related field - Excellent writing skills and strong statistical/analytical skills - Prior experience in microbial ecology and background in community ecology theory - Experience with bench and bioinformatics skills necessary for microbiome characterization and analysis Preferred qualifications - Experience with additional ‘omics techniques such as metagenomics and/or root exudate metabolomics - Experience conducting greenhouse experiments with plants and microbes - First-author peer-reviewed publication record in a related field - Experience with or desire to participate in student mentoring - Demonstrated contributions to furthering an inclusive environment in science and the academe - Excellent project management skills To apply, please send a cover letter detailing how your strengths and interests fit the qualifications for this position, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Anny Chung (yyachung@uga.edu). The first round of application review will be Feb. 20, 2026. Question? Just email Anny (don't mind the sabbatical away message). Technicians No current openings
