Postdoctoral Researcher

Overview

The University of Georgia is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Franklin-Genetics area. Posting Number: G/R21389P.

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher. Department:
Franklin-Genetics.

Location:

Athens Area.

Employment Type:

Employee. Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience. Anticipated

Start Date:

05/01/2023. Posting Date: 04/26/2023. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

• Lab Research (80% of time).
• Assist with stickleback fish husbandry (5%).
• Participate in lab meetings.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

The White lab combines molecular genetics, evolutionary genetics, and genomics to investigate fundamental processes underlying sex chromosomes. The postdoc will have the opportunity to engage with multiple active research areas in the lab. There are projects underway to investigate the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying male sex determination, with a particular emphasis on how these processes repeatedly evolve across species. In addition, the White lab is broadly interested in the mechanisms governing DNA repair and segregation of newly evolving sex chromosomes during meiosis.

All projects use stickleback fish species as a model system. Threespine stickleback fish are a leading genetic model organism, with a well-assembled genome, including a fully assembled Y chromosome, and tools for efficient functional genetics.

A doctoral degree or equivalent in genetics or a closely related field. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research record in the life sciences.

• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  No
• 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?:
  No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Does This Position Have Security Access?:
  No
• Background Investigation Policy:
  Offers of employment are contingent upon a background investigation including criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.
• Contact Details:
  For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, refer to the Recruitment Contact below.
• Recruitment Contact Name:
  Michael White
• Recruitment Contact Email: whitem