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website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date //6 Posting Date //6 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy .....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy . Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Conducting laboratory research, experimental design and set up, and performing experiments. This will/can include DNA/RNA/Protein extractions, PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, protein gels and assays, microscopy, single cell disassociations, preparation of single cell libraries, QC of sequencing libraries, and project management of sequencing libraries runs. Conducting standard life history analyses of insect under control and experimental conditions. Management of insect colonies to support these objectives. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Conducing bioinformatic, microscropy image, and data analyses. This will include QC and analysis of experimental data from functional genomic, epigenetic, microscopy, and single cell RNA-seq experiments. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Preparation of manuscript for peer-reviewed journals, presentation of project objective and experiments at national and international meetings, mentoring students, and assisting other laboratory members with experiments as needed. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Percentage of time

Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1. Minimum Qualifications Position Summary This position will fulfill the research goals of the USDA-ARS Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement “Managing whiteflies and whitefly-transmitted viruses in vegetable crops in the southeastern U.S.” under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cunningham. Support the single-cell RNA-sequencing and/or the identification of DNA methyltransferase 1’s protein partner objectives therein, support general laboratory operations and science objectives. This position will also be responsible for seeking and helping prepare extramural funding applications to support the ongoing and new science objectives of Dr. Cunningham’s group. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Driving as needed. 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? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Chris Cunningham Recruitment Contact Email cbc@ Recruitment Contact Phone