Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

Posting Number

G/R18104P

Working Title

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

Department

CAES-Food Safety Center

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Students at UGA‑Griffin experience low student‑to‑faculty ratios, which allows personalized instruction from world‑renowned faculty. The students who work and/or engage in directed research on campus have the opportunity to engage in cutting‑edge research in on‑site labs, thereby gaining real‑world experience and developing marketable job skills well before graduation.

University of Georgia founded the Center for Food Safety (CFS) in 1992 to promote food safety and its role in protecting the agricultural system. Since that time, CFS has been a leader of multidisciplinary, innovative research to improve the safety of food. CFS researchers develop ways to detect, control and eliminate harmful microorganisms and their toxins from the food supply.

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Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

07/11/2022

Posting Date

07/07/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in Ag. water (60%)
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses (10%)
• Coordinate the work of students on the project and oversee final results (10%)
• Analyze and evaluate research results (10%)
• Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts on the project (10%)

Position Summary

This post‑doctoral research associate will conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in Ag. water. Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses. Coordinate the work of students on the project and oversee final results. Analyze and evaluate research results. Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts on the project.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure,…