G/R27646P

Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Dutta - Fungal

CAES-Plant Pathology

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Employee

Monday thru Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

$58,656

01/01/2025

10/30/2024

Yes

Interested candidates should provide a CV, three professional references to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta (bhabesh@uga.edu) and may contact directly to Dr. Dutta with any questions regarding the position.

Tifton Area

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Conduct research on detecting and understanding mechanism of fungicide resistance in Alternaria sp. in brassica, Colletotrichum sp. and Fusarium sp. in cucurbits.

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Work closely with different key industry stakeholders, and be involved in training undergraduate and graduate students, keeping records related to research projects, synthesizing data, presenting results at local and national conferences and preparing scientific manuscripts for publications.

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Develop, optimize and extend practical solutions for fungicide resistance diseases in vegetable systems in Georgia.

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Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

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The Post-doctoral research associate will conduct research on detecting and understanding mechanism of fungicide resistance in Alternaria spp. in brassica, Botrytis spp. and Stemphylium spp. in onion, Colletotrichum spp. and Fusarium spp. in cucurbits. Candidate will utilize techniques not limited to classical mycology, fungicide sensitivity, genomics and bioinformatics. The candidate will also utilize field and greenhouse based assays to test hypotheses. In addition to conducting research the incumbent will work closely with an interdisciplinary team across multiple states to evaluate the cultural practices that reduce fungal disease losses in multiple vegetable crops. The incumbent will take a leadership role in data collection, data analysis, and compiling manuscripts for publication in appropriate journals. The successful candidate will work closely with different key industry stakeholders, and could be involved in supervising undergraduate students. The incumbent will also present results at local and national conferences. Candidate will also assist PI in writing and preparing Federal proposals for submission.

PhD in plant pathology or plant sciences or a related area.

• The candidate should have a working understanding and experience in projects related to fungicide resistance and published articles on related subject matter.
• Experience with fungicide sensitivity assay, genomics and bioinformatics.

Light lifting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.
Travel throughout Georgia is an essential part of this position.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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

Dr. Bhabesh Dutta

bhabesh@uga.edu

7062961495