Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R16840P Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate - Switchgrass and Turfgrass Disease Management Department CAES-Plant Pathology About the University of Georgia
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Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm
Advertised Salary $47,476 Anticipated Start Date 05/16/2022 Posting Date 04/04/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Griffin Area EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Field/Greenhouse work.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Lab work.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Data analysis and Bioinformatic work.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Writing.
Percentage of time 10
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The applicant will participate in switchgrass and turfgrass disease management by breeding for disease resistance and exploring for biocontrol agents. The applicant will work on identifying sources of disease resistance, carrying out functional analysis of gene expression, developing collections of plant pathogens and mycoparasites, studying pathogen population structure, and investigating parasite-pathogen-plant interactions. The candidate will work in collaboration with plant breeders, molecular biologist, plant pathologists and extension faculty. The candidate will help in drafting papers and grant proposals.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Ph.D in Plant Pathology or other relevant field.
Preferred qualifications that give the candidate an advantage include (1) experience with rust diseases in grasses, (2) experience with Genotyping-by-Sequencing and RNAseq library preparation, (3) experience in parasite-pathogen interactions, (4) experience with Claviceps pathogens, and (5) experience with pathogen population genetic analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Experiences with field disease phenotyping, QTL mapping, GWAS analysis, bioinformatics, interest and experience in collaborative research, background in pathogen population genetics, plant breeding, molecular genetics, genomics or other relevant background.
Physical Demands
Field and greenhouse work. Driving.
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? Yes 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.
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Recruitment Contact
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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Bochra bahri Recruitment Contact Email bbahri@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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