"Postdoctoral Research Associate AD"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R27315P

Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate AD

Department: CAES-Animal & Dairy Science

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 09/26/2024

Posting Date: 09/12/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct research in the lab (80% of time)

Writing and reporting of research (20% of time)

Classification Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Position Summary: The post-doctoral researcher will work on a variety of projects in quantitative genetics and genomics, ranging from practical to theoretical, will develop novel methods to be applied in animal breeding and genetics, and perform analyses in fish data.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification: Highly motivated Ph.D. with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: cell biology, genetics, neuroscience and bioinformatics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in stem cell EV research which may include production, collection, purification, characterization, labelling, proteomic, lipidomic profiling and mitochondrial transfer and role in brain inflamation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of quantitative genetics, genomics, and statistical genetics is a plus. Proficiency in R, Unix bash scripting, and BLUPF90.