University Of Georgia Athens , GA 30602
Posted 6 days ago
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will be primarily involved in developing and carrying out research projects in the areas of synthetic medicinal chemistry (related to drug discovery and chemical biology) and/or microbiology. More specifically, duties include the design & execution of experiments, presenting research findings at lab meetings, collecting & maintaining data, developing manuscripts to showcase research findings, maintaining EHS policies in the lab, mentoring and training graduate or undergraduate students (as needed), and maintaining lab equipment.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Synthetic medicinal chemistry
Organic chemistry
Complex molecule synthesis
Microbiology
Bacterial biofilm research
RNA-seq related to bacteria
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Excellent communication skills and hands-on experience from previous training (typically, PhD training is sufficient) are utilized in this position.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Robert Huigens Recruitment Contact Email RHpostdoc@gmail.com Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
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