Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig

Posting Number

G/R13031P

Working Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig

Department

Franklin-Cellular Biology

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

40 hours/week

Advertised Salary

$47,500

Location

Athens Area

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Position Summary

The postdoctoral researcher will study Hpo1, its interactions with other patterning proteins and its localization using super-resolution and immunogold electron microscopy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The sought postdoctoral researcher will use genetic screens, bioinformatics and microscopy-based approaches to discover and study novel genes products that contribute to the mechanisms of intracellular pattern formation. The researcher will use the genetic model protist Tetrahymena thermophila. New components of the pathway will be identified using genetic suppressor screens.

Required Education

A Ph.D. in Cell Biology, or Developmental Biology or Genetics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An ideal candidate would be a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with expertise in molecular biology, genetics and microscopy-based imaging.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing and walking.

Security Access

Yes

Security Requirement:
Children / Direct Patient Care

No

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