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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employer: The University of Georgia
Location: Augusta Area

Position Type: Postdoc
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Posting Number:

G/R13030P

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department:

Pharmacy-Clin & Admin Pharmacy

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 (https://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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated Start Date:

08/01/2021

Posting Date:

06/11/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Augusta 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).

Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform experiments in the laboratory that will be used for publications in scientific journals or in grant proposal applications. Duties will include experimental work, interpreting data, summarizing data and assisting with developing reports.

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Supervision and training of undergraduate or graduate workers, and other laboratory duties as needed.

Percentage of time:

Classification Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Position Summary:

The Postdoctoral Associate will be working in the NIH funded project and will be involved in investigating the role of spermine oxidase in mediating mechanisms of retinal neurovascular damage in diabetic retinopathy. The postdoctoral researcher will develop experimental models, design, organize and conduct specialized experiments using established scientific protocols available in the laboratory and procedures. The researcher will also be responsible for designing new protocols if needed. The candidate will collect and analyze the data, summarize results and prepare/present figures for research conferences, grant applications and manuscripts. The postdoc will also be involved in the lab management, including oversight/supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students, and other research personnel.

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

Seeking candidates who are self-motivated to join an exciting and highly interactive research team in the field of vision research. The lab focuses on the mechanisms regulating retinal neuro-vascular damages. The approaches employed range from cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, and experimental mouse models.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies :

- Good oral and written communication is needed.
- Be able to work independently with only general supervision.
- Posses good organizational skills, be detail-oriented and be able to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Be able to complete work and meet deadlines.
- Have a willingness and ability to work with research animals.
- Basic competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote is required.

Physical Demands:

-Sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Is driving a requirement of this position?:

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info

Telephone: 706-542-3000
Location: 215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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