Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
A00046P |
| Working Title |
Postdoctoral Research Assoc |
| Department |
Franklin-Biochemistry |
| About the University of Georgia |
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (
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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 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing. |
| About the College/Unit/Department |
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| College/Unit/Department website |
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| Posting Type |
External |
| Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type |
Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time |
Full Time |
| Work Schedule |
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| Additional Schedule Information |
8:00a-5:00p M-F (occasional weekends) |
| Advertised Salary |
$47,500 |
| Posting Date |
08/07/2018 |
| Open until filled |
Yes |
| Closing Date |
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| Proposed Starting Date |
08/13/2018 |
| Anticipated End Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. |
| Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
Position Information
| Classification Title |
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOC |
| Pay Grade |
000 |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| FTE |
100 |
| Minimum Qualifications |
The appointee has received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.V.M., Sc.D., M.D. , PharmD ), usually recently, in a field directly related to the appointee's assigned responsibilities. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Position Summary |
The assigned responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate are predominantly research and/or scholarship but may combine these responsibilities with significant (no more than 50%) formal instructional responsibilities. The appointment can be full time or limited term, and is viewed as preparatory for a full-time career in academia, industry, government, or the non-profit sector. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
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| Physical Demands |
Sitting/Standing long period of times |
| Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. |
Yes |
| Does this position have financial responsibilities? |
No |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- cloning, mutagenesis, purification and characterization of proteins
- creation and characterization of knock out cell lines and animal models
- assisting with affinity purification studies and mass spectrometry data analysis
- communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory
- assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory
- assisting with the supervision of the other members of the laboratory
- other duties as assigned
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| Percentage of time |
100 |
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