Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Dutta-06

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA invites applications for a post‑doctoral research associate position focusing on thiosulfinate tolerance in bacterial pathogens affecting Alliums. The role emphasizes functional validation of gene clusters and mechanistic studies, with opportunities for molecular docking and candidate identification to sensitize pathogens to thiosulfinates.

Leadership in data collection and manuscript preparation is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on bioinformatics.
• Experience with host and pathogen genome analysis.
• Strong data collection and manuscript preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize genomics and computational biology to identify novel thiosulfinate gene clusters in Alliums pathogens.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, supervise students, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Work on pathosystems including onion, garlic, and Japanese bunching onion.
• Plan and execute functional validation of gene clusters; assess tolerance to thiosulfinates in vitro and in vivo; study molecular docking to identify sensitive candidates.
• Lead data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for journals.

Skills

Host and pathogen genomes

Education

PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on bioinformatics

Job description

Position Summary

The post–doctoral research associate will work on identifying diverse thiosulfinate tolerance gene clusters in bacterial pathogens affecting Alliums. This position will functionally validate these clusters and assess their role in tolerating thiosulfinate in vitro and in vivo. Opportunities are also available to study molecular docking and identify suitable candidates that will make bacteria sensitive to thiosulfinates in Alliums. The incumbent will take a leadership role in data collection, data analysis, and compiling manuscripts for publication in appropriate journals. The position will work closely with different key industry stakeholders, could be involved in supervising undergraduates, and will present results at local and national conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize state‑of‑the‑art technologies such as genomics and computational biology to identify novel thiosulfinate gene clusters in diverse bacterial pathogens affecting Alliums.
• Work closely with key industry stakeholders, train undergraduate and graduate students, maintain records related to research projects, synthesize data, present results at local and national conferences, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Work on pathosystems that will include onion, garlic, Japanese bunching onion.
• Plan and execute functional validation of gene clusters, assess their role in tolerating thiosulfinate in vitro and in vivo, study molecular docking, and identify candidates that make bacteria sensitive to thiosulfinates in Alliums.
• Lead data collection, data analysis, and compile manuscripts for publication in appropriate journals.

Education and Experience

PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on bioinformatics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working understanding and experience with host and pathogen genomes.

Physical Demands

Light lifting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Employment Type and Hours

Employee, Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.

Recruitment Contact

Dr. Bhabesh Dutta

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

EEO 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]).