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Posting Number G/R00662P Working Title Research Assistant--Harn Department Vet Med Infectious Diseases About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 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 Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/)

College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 03/04/2019 Posting Date 02/19/2019 Closing Date 03/20/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Pass Message

Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

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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.

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Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code Job Family FTE 0.475 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

This position will provide technical assistance as a participant in the set-up of experiments, to participate in ongoing experiments and to participate in generating data from these experiments. These experiments require some animal work and in vitro culture of mammalian cells. The general fields of research are vaccine delivery and analysis of responses to human milk sugars. This is a temporary position expected to last eight-nine months.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

ELISA and PCR experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to culture mammalian macrophages and adipocytes. Ability to transform pre-adipoctyes into mature adipocytes. Ability to perform and analyze data from ELISA and ELISpots. Ability to perform RT-PCR and analyze data. Ability to effectively communicate with postdoctoral fellow and doctoral student.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

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1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

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