G/R18626P

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Fountain

CAES-Plant Pathology

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 1,800 full-time instructional 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.

The University of Georgia is 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/). Located 30 miles south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the UGA Griffin Campus lies in the heart of one of the nation’s fastest growing areas. The 123-acre campus is one of the premier agricultural research centers in the region, housing world-class research facilities such as the Center for Food Safety, the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center, and the Center for Urban Agriculture.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).

Employee

Monday – Friday; 8-5pm

$47,500

09/01/2022

07/28/2022

Yes

Interested candidates should apply online and provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Jake Fountain (jcf416@msstate.edu). Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates may contact Dr. Fountain with any questions regarding this position.

Griffin Area

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).

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Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the postdoctoral research associate will perform laboratory, greenhouse, and field-based research on the mitigation of important mycotoxins including aflatoxin and fumonisin through the use of genomics, biotechnology, plant breeding, and the application of molecular biology and “omics” techniques to investigating plant-pathogen interactions. The successful candidate is needed to perform independent research, contribute to project discussions and directions, contribute to graduate student mentoring, collaborate with internal and external groups for ongoing and new research projects, assist in securing extramural funding, analyze and interpret research findings, and to submit research findings for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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Post-Doctoral Associate AD

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Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the postdoctoral research associate will perform laboratory, greenhouse, and field-based research on the mitigation of important mycotoxins including aflatoxin and fumonisin through the use of genomics, biotechnology, plant breeding, and the application of molecular biology and “omics” techniques to investigating plant-pathogen interactions. The successful candidate is expected to perform independent research, contribute to project discussions and directions, contribute to graduate student mentoring, collaborate with internal and external groups for ongoing and new research projects, assist in securing extramural funding, analyze and interpret research findings, and to submit research findings for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

A Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related program. Applicants are also needed to be able to work in outdoor field and greenhouse conditions. Experience with molecular biology and microbiology is required. Experience with bioinformatics is preferred, but not required.

Experience with molecular biology and microbiology is required. Experience with bioinformatics is preferred, but not required.

Applicants are also needed to be able to work in outdoor field and greenhouse conditions.
Driving to perform job related duties.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Jake Fountain

jfount1@uga.edu