Senior Research Scientist

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Posting Number: F1892P

Working Title:

Senior Research Scientist
Department:
Vet Med-Infectious Diseases

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people.

Classification

Title:

Researcher AC
FLSA:
Faculty
Rank:
Senior Research Scientist
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track

Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. or equivalent degree(s)

This position is for a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. The applicant will lead animal studies in compliance with the Guide and OLAW regulations, develop AUPs, and pursue approval with the institutional IACUC. The applicant is expected to work closely with Prof. Frederick Quinn (PI) and assist him with grant writing, as well as pursue extramural funding.

The applicant is expected to develop and sustain an independent research program and train the next generation of mycobacteriologists. The applicant is encouraged to contribute to training and teaching graduate-level courses in the department and serve as a graduate thesis committee member. The applicant will collaborate with other PIs within the Emory/Georgia TRAC program.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:
The applicant should have >15+ years of research experience with mycobacterial species focusing on pathogenesis, transmission, biomarker characterization for diagnostics and vaccine development, drug discovery studies, and working with a variety of animal models in an ABSL
-3 environment.

This is a Position of Trust.

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.

• Cover Letter
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• List of References with Contact Information