Post-Doctoral Associate
Athens, GA 
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Posting Details
Position Details

Posting Number G/R22906P
Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate
Department Pharmacy-Pharm & Biomed Sci
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy offers pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degree programs that are among the best in Georgia, the southeast, and the nation. UGA's College of Pharmacy provides a superior curriculum taught by nationally-recognized faculty members in an experiential, research-based environment. Simply put, this is the right place to prepare for a career in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. What sets us apart, however, is the family atmosphere that has become a part of our culture. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni share a unique bond because of the inclusiveness, character and personality of the college.
College/Unit/Department website https://rx.uga.edu
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2023
Posting Date 08/02/2023
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/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions.
    • Meet with Dr. Billmyre regularly for progress updates and mentoring.
  • Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects.
    • Microbiological and molecular genetic techniques (PCR and CRISPR) to culture and genetically manipulate pathogenic fungi, including Cryptococcus neoformans.
    • Generate high throughput sequencing libraries using PCR.
    • Perform cloning using standard molecular biology approaches.
  • Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research.
  • Collecting, recording, analyzing, and presenting data.
  • Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed.
  • Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
  • Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
    • Preparation of project reports and manuscripts for publication.
  • Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issues.
  • Review and implement lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs.
Percentage of time 100

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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