Post-Doctoral Associate - Terns

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate - Terns in the Franklin-Biochemistry group to perform NIH-funded research on CRISPR and anti-CRISPR biology. The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

This position requires a PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology, strong independence, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• PhD-level competence to conduct independent research; knowledge of literature; abilities in hypothesis generation, experimental design, conducting experiments, drawing conclusions, writing reports and manuscripts, delivering oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to identify and characterize anti-CRISPR proteins; discover new viruses and plasmids from hyperthermophilic archaea; investigate molecular defense/counter-defense mechanisms.
• Assist with daily lab operations including maintenance of phage and bacteria stocks.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at conferences in coordination with the PI.
• Assist with supervision of student members of the laboratory.
• Other duties to support research as assigned.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Job description

Posting Number

G/R17975P

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Associate - Terns

Department

Franklin-Biochemistry

Position Summary

Perform NIH-funded research in the area of CRISPR and anti-CRISPR biology.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments to identify and characterize anti-CRISPR proteins from viruses; to identify and characterize new viruses and plasmids from hyperthermophilic archaea; and to understand detailed molecular mechanisms of prokaryote-viral defense/counter‑defense interactions.
• Assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory including maintenance of phage and bacteria stocks.
• Preparing manuscripts and presenting findings at conferences in coordination with the PI for the dissemination of your findings.
• Assisting with the supervision of student members of the laboratory.
• Other duties to support research as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• PhD level competence to conduct independent research; knowledge of literature; abilities in hypothesis generation, experimental design, conducting experiments, drawing conclusions, writing reports and manuscripts, delivering oral presentations.

Physical Demands

Standing throughout the day and for long periods of time.

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, 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]).

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Ashley Wright

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]