Post Doctoral Research Associate

G/R32822P

Post Doctoral Research Associate

VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr

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Employee

$64,000

06/01/2026

04/20/2026

Yes

Please email Dr. Lance Wells directly at lwells@ccrc.uga.edu to express your interest in the position. Please include your CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. You will also be prompted to provide this information in your online application.

Athens Area

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Design and execute high-throughput genetic screens to identify novel modifiers of O-mannosylation.

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Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 for cell line creation and genomic editing including establishing and characterizing muscle and neural cell lines (including iPSCs).

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Characterize disease mechanisms using advanced imaging and functional assays.

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Purify and characterize enzyme variants associated with CMD.

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Present and publish findings.

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Grant writing

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Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

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The Wells Lab, in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia, is seeking a motivated Biochemist/Cell Biologist to explore the O-Mannose pathway and its role in Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). This position is part of a robust research program funded by the NIH, NSF (BioFoundry), and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. You will bridge glycobiology and functional genomics, focusing on how defective O-mannosylation leads to muscle and neural phenotypes in a highly collaborative, well-funded environment.

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in high-throughput screening and cell line engineering.
• Strong background in characterizing muscle and/or neuronal development/signaling.

Normal lab activity.

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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. Lance Wells

lwells@ccrc.uga.edu