Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

Position Summary

This post‑doctoral research associate will conduct virology research intended to investigate the ecology of food‑borne viruses on produce and in agricultural water. The role involves participating in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses, coordinating student work, analyzing research results, and preparing reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

• Conduct virology research to investigate the ecology of food‑borne viruses on produce and in agricultural 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.
• Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts on the project.

• Ph.D. in Food Safety, Virology, or Biotechnology.
• Preferred experience in food or veterinary virology research.
• Previous experience in cell culture, virus assays, and real‑time quantitative PCR.

• Knowledge of microbial ecology of viruses preferred.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Post‑Doctoral Associate AD
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Location:
  
  Griffin Area

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Recruitment Contact:
Malak Esseili (Malak.

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