Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

A00046P

Working Title

Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Department

Franklin-Biochemistry

About the University of Georgia

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 ( http : / / www.uga.edu / ). 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 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 7,600 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

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

Advertised Salary

$47,500

Posting Date

08 / 07 / 2018

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

08 / 13 / 2018

Anticipated End Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Position Information

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

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

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