"Senior Research Scientist"

Job Details

Position Summary

This position is for a Senior Research Scientist in the 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should apply with: biosketch, CV, and contact information for three individuals who could serve as references addressing the applicant’s potential and past record of accomplishments.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: F1892P
• Working Title: Senior Research Scientist
• Department: VetMed-Infectious Diseases

Position Details

• Classification Title: Researcher AC
• Faculty Rank: Senior Research Scientist
• Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
• Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
• Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. or equivalent degree(s)
• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Applicant should have >15+ 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of References with Contact Information