Senior Research Pro: Calcium Signaling & Mitochondria Lead

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Research Professional to lead and execute advanced research projects on calcium signaling, organelle communication, and mitochondrial physiology in Toxoplasma gondii. This senior role involves independent experimental design, data analysis, project leadership, manuscript preparation, and trainee mentorship.

Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, presenting findings, and maintaining rigorous documentation in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of professional experience.
• Ability to write grants and lead projects.
• Ability to mentor junior scientists.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise experimental techniques including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, conditional mutant generation, fluorescence microscopy, biochemical and biophysical assays, and mitochondrial functional analyses.
• Integrate multi-modal datasets to produce mechanistic conclusions.
• Mentor and train graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate researchers in experimental design and data interpretation.

Skills

Toxoplasma gondii research

Grant writing

Mentoring junior scientists

Independent project leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field of science

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Fluorescence microscopy

Biochemical assays

Mitochondrial analyses

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Research Professional to lead and execute advanced research projects on calcium signaling, organelle communication, and mitochondrial physiology in Toxoplasma gondii. This senior role involves independent experimental design, data analysis, project leadership, manuscript preparation, and trainee mentorship.

Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, presenting findings, and maintaining rigorous documentation in a collaborative lab environment.