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Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Posting Number:

A00046P

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Department:

Franklin-Biochemistry

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

8:00a-5:00p M-F (occasional weekends)

Advertised Salary:

$47,500

Posting Date:

08/07/2018

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

08/13/2018

EEO Policy 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, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

Classification Title:

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOC

Pay Grade:

000

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

100

Minimum Qualifications:

The appointee has received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.V.M., Sc.D., M.D. , PharmD ), usually recently, in a field directly related to the appointee’s assigned responsibilities.

Position Summary:

The assigned responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate are predominantly research and/or scholarship but may combine these responsibilities with significant (no more than 50%) formal instructional responsibilities.

The appointment can be full time or limited term, and is viewed as preparatory for a full-time career in academia, industry, government, or the non-profit sector.

Physical Demands:

Sitting/Standing long period of times

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment.:

Yes

Does this position have financial responsibilities?:

No

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • cloning, mutagenesis, purification and characterization of proteins
  • creation and characterization of knock out cell lines and animal models
  • assisting with affinity purification studies and mass spectrometry data analysis
  • communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory
  • assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory
  • assisting with the supervision of the other members of the laboratory
  • other duties as assigned

Percentage of time:

100

Organization

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
 Athens
Georgia
30602
United States
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