Research Professional III - Engineering Res

Position Information

Research Professional – AD, FLSA Exempt, FTE 1.00.

Employment type:

Full Time.

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area.

Posting Date: 09/10/2019 – Open until filled. Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2019. This position is now closed.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.

• Master’s degree and some experience or equivalent combination of Bachelor's degree plus experience and skills.
• Doctorate’s Degree

This is a privately funded project. The incumbent will focus on utilizing a variety of modern approaches to engineer novel resistance to cyst and root‑knot nematodes in crop plants. This position is heavily technology‑driven.

• Lab and research knowledge and skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven publication record.

Minimal lifting/bending in the normal operations of a typical office/lab environment.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and where applicable a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.

• Care for plants required for executing research experiments, including tissue culture, planting, watering, and seed harvesting. (5%)
• Conduct research to manipulate nematode and plant genes to engineer novel forms of nematode resistance; handle and analyze genomic and/or transcriptomic datasets, transform plants, and use modern molecular and genetic approaches. (75%)
• Collect and analyze data from experiments, directly and in collaboration with the principal investigator. (10%)
• Summarize and regularly discuss research results in both written and oral formats with the PI. (5%)
• Supervise student workers that assist with research in the laboratory. (5%)

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.