Part-Time Research Professional - Li Lab
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Education / Teaching
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S14606P Working Title Part-Time Research Professional - Li Lab Department CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr About the University of GeorgiaChartered 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 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
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Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Part Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
24 hours worked each week on a consistent schedule.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 01/16/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 01/26/2026 Proposed Starting Date 02/09/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy StatementThe 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).
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Position Information
Classification Title Lab Tech-Life Science III FLSA Non-Exempt FTE .60Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred QualificationsPh.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics or a related field, demonstrating significant expertise in marker/QTL discovery and molecular breeding. Background in statistical analysis of sequencing, marker, and field data.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a temporary research professional in soybean breeding and genetics. The successful candidate in this position will function as an integral member of a team to conduct soybean breeding and genetics molecular and field experiments.
Our research is focused on:
1) developing high-yielding soybean cultivars with herbicide tolerance, enhanced seed composition, insect and pathogen resistance,
2) Exploring QTLs for traits of interest in soybean such as disease and insect resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and seed composition using genome-wide associate study or bi-parent mapping approaches,
3) identifying markers or haplotypes for precision marker-assisted selection,
4) Employing molecular breeding techniques to strategically pyramid or introgress QTL/genes into elite soybean germplasm, and
5) Implementing genomic…
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