Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Mitchum 1 & 2

Location:

Athens Area

Posting Number: G/R14942P

Position:
Post‑Doctoral Associate AD – Mitchum 1 & 2

Department: CAES-Plant Pathology

Employment Type:

Employee

Schedule:

8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday

Anticipated

Start Date:

09/15/2022

Salary: $47,476

This position seeks to understand the molecular basis of plant‑nematode interactions, with an emphasis in nematode effector biology.

• Conduct research on the molecular basis of plant‑nematode interactions, including identifying nematode genes important for parasitism and host resistance, and characterizing host target genes essential for compatibility and resistance.
• Handle and analyze genomic and/or transcriptomic datasets, clone candidate plant and nematode genes, and use a variety of molecular and genetic approaches to characterize the function of these genes in nematode parasitism in both crop and model plant systems.
• Care for plants and/or pathogen cultures required for executing research experiments, including planting, watering, harvesting, and propagating nematode cultures.
• Collect and analyze data from experiments directly and in collaboration with the principal investigator.
• Summarize and regularly discuss research results in written and oral formats with the PI; prepare research updates and periodic reports for required grant agencies.
• Present research results at professional scientific meetings at local, national and international venues.
• Supervise student workers and provide mentorship along with the PI to undergraduate researchers that assist with research in the laboratory.

• Ph.D. in molecular nematology, molecular plant‑microbe interactions, plant molecular biology/genetics, plant development or a related field within the past four years.

• Demonstrated knowledge and research experience in molecular plant‑microbe interactions, plant and/or nematode molecular biology and genetics.
• Experience with statistical and bioinformatics analyses and plant transformation in either crop or model plant systems.
• Demonstrated publication record in peer‑reviewed journals, proficiency in written and spoken English, and proven ability to work independently and on an interdisciplinary team.

Light lifting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.

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.

Name:
Melissa Mitchum

Email:
Melissa.

Mitchum