Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R18104P

Working Title Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

Department CAES-Food Safety Center

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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 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

Students at UGA-Griffin experience low student-to-faculty ratios, which allows personalized instruction from world-renowned faculty. The many students who work and/or engage in directed research on campus have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in on-site labs, thereby gaining real-world experience and developing marketable job skills well before graduation.

University of Georgia founded the Center for Food Safety (CFS) in 1992 to promote food safety and its role in protecting the agricultural system. Since that time, CFS has been a leader of multidisciplinary, innovative research to improve the safety of food. CFS researchers develop ways to detect, control and eliminate harmful microorganisms and their toxins from the food supply.

College/Unit/Department website https://cfs.caes.uga.edu/

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 07/11/2022

Posting Date 07/07/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Griffin Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in Ag. water

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinate the work of students on the project and oversee final results.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate research results.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts on the project.

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

This post-doctoral research associate will conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in Ag. water. Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses. Coordinate the work of students on the project and oversee final results. Analyze and evaluate research results. Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts on the project.

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

Ph. D. in Food Safety, Virology, or Biotechnology. Preferred experience in food or veterinary virology research. The successful applicant should have previous experience in cell culture, virus assays and real-time quantitative PCR.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of microbial ecology of viruses would be preferred

Physical Demands

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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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. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



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 Malak Esseili

Recruitment Contact Email Malak.Esseili@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

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1. Resume/CV