Postdoc: Fungal Genomics & Bioinformatics

Georgia 4-H

Athens (GA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Hatmaker Lab at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will use bioinformatic tools to explore intraspecies variation in cross-kingdom pathogens within Aspergillus using genomic and transcriptomic data.

Our research focuses on strain heterogeneity, mobile genetic elements, and their impact on pathogenicity, secondary metabolism, and antifungal drug resistance in Aspergillus flavus, a pathogen of humans and

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field.
Experience using a high-performance computing cluster.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience working with fungi in a molecular biology setting.
Background in bioinformatics and genomics.

Responsibilities

Independently design and execute research projects under the guidance of the lab lead.
Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
Prepare and publish manuscripts in leading scientific journals.
Contribute to daily lab management and maintenance tasks.
Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students.