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About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy offers pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degree programs that are among the best in Georgia, the southeast, and the nation. UGA's College of Pharmacy provides a superior curriculum taught by nationally-recognized faculty members in an experiential, research-based environment. Simply put, this is the right place to prepare for a career in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. What sets us apart, however, is the family atmosphere that has become a part of our culture. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni share a unique bond because of the inclusiveness, character and personality of the college
Along with the on-line application, applicants are asked to submit the following:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research Summary (3 pages max)
Unofficial Transcripts
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Research
Design & execute experiments, present research findings at lab meetings, collect & maintain data, develop manuscripts to showcase research findings, maintain EHS policies in the lab, and maintain lab equipment.
Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory.
Assist with the daily operations of the laboratory
Assist with the supervision of the other members of the laboratory
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time 100
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE 1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will be primarily involved in developing and carrying out research projects in the areas of synthetic medicinal chemistry (related to drug discovery and chemical biology) and/or microbiology. More specifically, duties include the design & execution of experiments, presenting research findings at lab meetings, collecting & maintaining data, developing manuscripts to showcase research findings, maintaining EHS policies in the lab, mentoring and training graduate or undergraduate students (as needed), and maintaining lab equipment.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Synthetic medicinal chemistry
Organic chemistry
Complex molecule synthesis
Microbiology
Bacterial biofilm research
RNA-seq related to bacteria
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Excellent communication skills and hands-on experience from previous training (typically, PhD training is sufficient) are utilized in this position.
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
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. 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 RH Lab
Recruitment Contact Email RHpostdoc@gmail.com
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
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