Postdoctoral Scientist — CRISPR/Anti-CRISPR Biology

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

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.