Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R23082P

Working Title Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr

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College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Start Date 09/15/2023

Posting Date 08/17/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Developing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments

Percentage of time 65 Duties/Responsibilities

Preparing written and oral communication of research output

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Lab-related activities, including meetings and collaborative projects

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The Weiss Lab at the University of Georgia's Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (https://ccrc.uga.edu/) is seeking a creative and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to drive research projects supported by a new NIGMS/NIH R35 award focused on investigating the regulation of glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis in human health and disease. These are multidisciplinary projects with enormous training opportunities in glycobiology, functional genomics, chemical biology, and drug discovery. The Weiss Laboratory utilizes a combination of biochemistry, cell biology and genomics to understand the structure, assembly and function of sulfated glycosaminoglycans found on proteoglycans. We utilize a number of techniques that offer high potential for training, including genome-wide CRISPR screening approaches, flow cytometry, mammalian cell engineering, and isolation and characterization of glycans. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to design and evaluate experiments, develop new ideas and promote current research, and prepare and publish scientific manuscripts in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. The postdoctoral fellow may be responsible for the operation of scientific equipment and for teaching techniques to others, including training of students and supervision of research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, and renewal is expected if progress is satisfactory. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who have hands-on experience with CRISPR technologies and/or epigenetic/transcriptional techniques to study gene regulation. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills are required, as is the ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Normal lab activity.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 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

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kristie Huff

Recruitment Contact Email kghuff@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

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