Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig

Overview

Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Number: G/R13031P

Department: Franklin-Cellular Biology

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• Employment Type: Employee
• Additional Schedule Information: 40 hours/week
• Advertised Salary: $47,500
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/01/2021
• Posting Date: 06/04/2021
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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The sought postdoctoral researcher will use genetic screens, bioinformatics and microscopy-based approaches to discover and study novel genes and 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.

• Percentage Of Time: 100
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate AD
• Flsa: Exempt
• Fte: 1.00

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

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position: A Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology or Genetics.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or

Competencies:

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.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Financial Resources: Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

P-Card: Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Driving: Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Interaction with Children or Patients: No

Security Access: Yes

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