Post-Doctoral Associate AD- Biswal

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in the Tifton Area invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the CAES-Horticulture program. The role centers on advancing peanut regeneration through tissue culture, transformation, and functional genomics to improve crop traits.

Successful candidates will conduct CRISPR and transgenic studies, perform molecular characterizations, and contribute to scholarly publications while mentoring students and coordinating with the PI.

Responsibilities

• Optimize peanut regeneration via tissue culture media, growth conditions, and morphogenic regulator expression.
• Generate transgenic and CRISPR-edited peanut lines by transformation and screening.
• Characterize transgenic and edited peanut plants by molecular/phenotypic analyses.
• Design guide RNAs and vectors for CRISPR genome editing.
• Develop Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocols.
• Validate transgenic plants with molecular analyses and assess editing outcomes.
• Prepare manuscripts and reports for peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers; provide technical guidance.
• Present results at meetings and conferences; share findings with diverse audiences.
• Support laboratory operations; waste disposal and stock maintenance.
• Order chemicals and supplies; manage buffers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Tissue culture

CRISPR

Genetic transformation

Molecular screening

Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

Gene expression analysis

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R34715P

Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD- Biswal

Department: CAES-Horticulture

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026

Posting Date: 09/14/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

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Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage of time: 60

• Optimize peanut regeneration systems by developing and refining tissue culture media formulations, growth conditions, and morphogenic regulator gene expression strategies to enhance regeneration efficiency.
• Generate transgenic and CRISPR‑edited peanut lines through transformation, plant regeneration, and molecular screening to support functional genomics and crop improvement research.
• Characterize and evaluate transgenic and gene‑edited peanut plants through molecular, phenotypic, and greenhouse‑based analyses to assess gene expression, editing outcomes, and trait performance.

Percentage of time: 25

• Design and construct guide RNAs and recombinant vectors for heterologous gene expression and CRISPR‑mediated genome editing using modern molecular cloning techniques.
• Develop, optimize, and implement Agrobacterium‑mediated transformation protocols to improve transformation efficiency and generate transgenic plant materials.
• Perform molecular characterization and validation of transgenic and genome‑edited plants, including construct verification, gene expression analysis, and evaluation of editing outcomes.

Percentage of time: 10

• Prepare research reports, scientific manuscripts, and other scholarly publications for submission to peer‑reviewed journals, ensuring accurate documentation and dissemination of research findings.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers, providing technical guidance, training, and support for ongoing research projects.
• Present research results at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, scientific conferences, and professional symposia, and contribute to the communication of research outcomes to diverse audiences.

Percentage of time: 5

• Supporting laboratory operations
• Waste disposal, maintenance of stocks and buffers, ordering chemicals and supplies.
• Other activities assigned by the supervisor