Postdoctoral Research Associate AD

Overview

Posting Number: G/R23550P

Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate AD

Department: CAES-Animal & Dairy Science

• Employment Type: Employee
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  04/01/2024
• Posting Date: 09/25/2023
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

• Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct research in the lab
• Percentage Of Time: 80
• Duties/Responsibilities: Writing and reporting of research
• Percentage Of Time: 20

The post-doctoral researcher will work on a variety of projects in quantitative genetics and genomics, ranging from practical to theoretical, will develop novel methods to be applied in animal breeding and genetics, and perform analyses in fish data.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position: PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics, bioinformatics, or related field.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of quantitative genetics, genomics, and statistical genetics is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency in R, Unix bash scripting, and BLUPF
  90 is highly desired.

• 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 the age of 18 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):
  No

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.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Daniela Lourenco

Recruitment Contact Email: danilino