Postdoctoral Scientist — Viral Defense & Anti-CRISPR Research

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a dedicated researcher to advance our understanding of anti-CRISPR proteins and prokaryote-viral interactions. The role covers experimental design, execution, and collaboration with the PI to disseminate results.

You will contribute to identifying new viruses and plasmids from hyperthermophilic archaea and assist with daily lab operations, including stocks maintenance, while mentoring student members of the lab and preparing results for conferences.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments to identify anti-CRISPR proteins from viruses.
• Identifying and characterizing new viruses and plasmids from hyperthermophilic archaea.
• Understanding molecular mechanisms of prokaryote-viral defense/counter-defense interactions.
• Assisting with daily lab operations including maintenance of phage and bacteria stocks.
• Preparing manuscripts and presenting findings at conferences with the PI; supervising students.

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a dedicated researcher to advance our understanding of anti-CRISPR proteins and prokaryote-viral interactions. The role covers experimental design, execution, and collaboration with the PI to disseminate results.

You will contribute to identifying new viruses and plasmids from hyperthermophilic archaea and assist with daily lab operations, including stocks maintenance, while mentoring student members of the lab and preparing results for conferences.