G/R10000P

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

VetMed-Poultry Diagnos & Rsch

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 15 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 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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/

Employee

8:00am—5:00pm. Holidays, nights, and/or weekends may be required based on research needs.

10/01/2020

09/09/2020

Yes

Athens Area

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Design and develop research projects, in vitro and in vivo experimental work, data interpretation, including collaborative projects

60

Preparing written and oral communication of research output.

20

Lab related activities (including meetings, housekeeping, etc), mentoring and training of other lab members

20

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

1.0

The Rajao/Perez Lab in the Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia is recruiting two highly motivated postdoctoral scholars to work in viral immunology. Our lab’s research interests focus on the interspecies transmission, pathogenesis and control of influenza viruses. Our laboratory uses a wide range of in vitro and in vivo approaches to study influenza virus host range and improve existing or new vaccines and antivirals. We have developed several vaccine platforms against influenza viruses or SARS-CoV-2, including vaccines to enhance the mucosal immune response. The postdocs will work directly with immunology experiments to evaluate the response of the vaccines developed by the lab. The candidates will also be involved with other projects in the lab. The postdoctoral fellows will work with an international collaborative group of students, postdocs and researchers and interact with many other virologists at the University of Georgia or the Centers for Excellence in Influenza Research and Surveillance (CEIRS), of which Dr. Perez is a part

PhD in molecular virology or immunology. Training and proven track record in mucosal immunology.

This position involves knowledge of basic and molecular biological and virology procedures and techniques. Knowledge and experience with mucosal immunology, in particular working with IgA immune response. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and with others and to supervise and mentor other lab members. Good written and oral communication skills. Experience and willingness to work in animal experiments using various animal models of influenza.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting up to 25 pounds.

Yes

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