Department
of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Applicant will lead animal studies in compliance with the Guide and OLAW regulations, develop AUPs and pursue approval with the institutional IACUC.
Applicant is expected to work closely with Prof. Frederick Quinn (PI) and assist him with grant writing as well as pursue extramural funding, expected to develop and sustain an independent research program and train the next-generation of mycobacteriologists.
Applicant is encouraged and expected to contribute to training and teaching graduate-level courses in the department and serve as graduate thesis committee member.
The applicant will collaborate with other PIs within the Emory / Georgia TRAC program. Additional Requirements Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and / or Certification Applicant should have >
years of research experience with mycobacterial species with a focus on pathogenesis, transmission, biomarker characterization for diagnostics and vaccine development, drug discovery studies and working with a variety of animal models in an ABSL-3 environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.
g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.
- For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website . Background Investigation Policy 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.
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