Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

Overview

Working Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

Posting Number: G/R18104P

Department: CAES-Food Safety Center

About The University Of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.

About The College/Unit/Department: Students at UGA-Griffin experience low student-to-faculty ratios, allowing personalized instruction from world-renowned faculty. The Center for Food Safety (CFS) conducts multidisciplinary, innovative research to improve the safety of food, including detecting, controlling, and eliminating 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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• Conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in agricultural 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.

Percentage Of Time: 60

• Additional duties may include various project-related tasks as needed to advance research objectives.

• Ph.D. in Food Safety, Virology, or Biotechnology. Preferred experience in food or veterinary virology research.
• Experience in cell culture, virus assays and real-time quantitative PCR.
• Knowledge of microbial ecology of viruses would be preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Knowledge of microbial ecology of viruses would be preferred.

• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No
• Security Access: Yes

This post-doctoral research associate will conduct virology research to investigate the ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in agricultural water. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating experiments, coordinating student work, analyzing results, and preparing reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and verification of credentials and employment history. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

Recruitment Contact Name: Malak Esseili

Recruitment Contact Email: Malak.

Esseili