Senior Research Scientist

Job Title

Senior Research Scientist

F1892P

External

Employee

Other

Vet Med-Infectious Diseases

College of Veterinary Medicine

Athens, Georgia (Athens Area)

05/01/2024

02/07/2024

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

Applicant is encouraged and expected to contribute to training and teaching graduate‑level courses in the department and serve as graduate thesis committee member. The applicant will collaborate with other PIs within the Emory/Georgia TRAC program.

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

Applicant should have >15+ years of research experience with mycobacterial species with a focus 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.

Applicants should apply with a biosketch, CV, and contact information for three individuals who could serve as references addressing the applicant’s potential and past record of accomplishments.

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, and 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).

Benefits eligible. Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP.

Researcher AC

Senior Research Scientist

Academic (9 mo.)

Non‑Tenure Track

Yes

Position has access to financial resources:
Yes. P‑Card:
No. Driving responsibility:
No. Direct interaction with children:
No. Security Access:
Yes.