Postdoctoral Research Associate AD; Ellestad

Postdoctoral Research Associate AD (Ellestad)

Department: CAES-Poultry Science, University of Georgia

Position type:
Employee (Full-time)

Estimated start date: 06/01/2026

• Perform laboratory work and live animal trials (approximately 50% of time).
• Collect, analyze, present, and interpret data (25%).
• Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and scientific conference presentations (25%).

A postdoctoral research position to study physiological effects of enteric diseases, including regulation of growth, metabolism, and nutrient utilization.

Responsibilities include conducting whole animal and cellular/molecular studies, coordinating sample collection and analysis, performing statistical analysis, presenting results at scientific meetings, publishing in journals, reading literature, writing manuscripts, assisting grant proposals, and supervising students.

• Ph.D. in poultry or animal sciences, physiology, immunology, or a related field.
• Experience studying enteric diseases.
• Good written and oral communication skills and fluency in English.

• Experience working with poultry and enteric disease challenges.
• Laboratory skills: molecular & cellular techniques, hormone/metabolite assays, histology, cell culture.
• Statistical analysis and data presentation.
• Experience with manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant proposals.

• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• Lift more than 20 lbs.
• Opportunity to drive state or personal vehicle.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.

Recruitment Contact:
Kim Kotkiewicz (kimk, )