Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Dutta-06

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Georgia is seeking a qualified candidate for a research role focusing on plant pathology or biochemistry. The successful applicant will have a PhD and expertise in bioinformatics, along with experience in genomics and computational biology. Responsibilities include utilizing advanced technologies to conduct research, collaborating with stakeholders, and training students. Strong presentation and data management skills are essential, as well as a commitment to publishing findings in scientific journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on bioinformatics.
• Experience in genomics and computational biology.
• Ability to work with diverse bacterial pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Utilize state-of-the-art technologies for genomics and computational biology.
• Work closely with industry stakeholders and train students.
• Manage research project records and prepare scientific manuscripts.

Skills

Genomics

Computational biology

Training students

Data synthesis

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry

Job description

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Monday thru Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should provide a CV, three professional references to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta ([e-mail]) and may contact directly Dutta with any questions regarding the position. The candidate must have a PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on bioinformatics.

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

• Utilize state-of-the-art technologies but not limited to genomics, computational biology to identify novel thiosulfinate gene clusters in diverse bacterial pathogens affecting Alliums.
• Work closely with different key industry stakeholders, and be involved in training undergraduate and graduate students, keeping records related to research projects, synthesizing data, presenting results at local and national conferences and preparing scientific manuscripts for publications.
• Work on pathosystems that will include onion, garlic, Japanese bunching onion.