Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Posting Number A00046P Working Title Postdoctoral Research Assoc Department Franklin-Biochemistry About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

8:00a-5:00p M-F (occasional weekends)

Advertised Salary $47,500 Posting Date 08/07/2018 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/13/2018 Anticipated End Date Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

Classification Title POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOC Pay Grade 000 FLSA Exempt FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

The appointee has received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.V.M., Sc.D., M.D. , PharmD ), usually recently, in a field directly related to the appointee's assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The assigned responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate are predominantly research and/or scholarship but may combine these responsibilities with significant (no more than 50%) formal instructional responsibilities.

The appointment can be full time or limited term, and is viewed as preparatory for a full-time career in academia, industry, government, or the non-profit sector.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing long period of times

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Yes Does this position have financial responsibilities? No

Duties/Responsibilities

• cloning, mutagenesis, purification and characterization of proteins
• creation and characterization of knock out cell lines and animal models
• assisting with affinity purification studies and mass spectrometry data analysis
• communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory
• assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory
• assisting with the supervision of the other members of the laboratory
• other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 100