Post Doc Research Associate Burg Lab

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Posting Number G/R13716P

Working Title Post Doc Research Associate Burg Lab

Department Vet Med-Small Animal Med & Surg

Location Athens Area

Employment Type Employee

Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2021

Posting Date 07/21/2021

Open Until Filled Yes

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• Primary responsibilities will include management and implementation of tissue engineering studies in the Harbor Lights Laboratory.

The postdoctoral associate will conduct research on a pre-specified project as well as ones of their own design and publish that research. The postdoc will take on senior responsibilities like research mentoring, grant writing, and publishing. The postdoc will coordinate and manage day-to-day research activities in the laboratory. A research leader with background in biomaterials and cell biology is needed to manage and coordinate activities in the laboratory.

• Applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, with a background in Bioengineering or Cell Biology, or a related area of science.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Familiarity with biomaterials and cellular engineering; preferred knowledge of molecular genetics, biochemical, histological and immunological techniques to examine factors affecting cell behaviors on biomaterial substrates.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing/sitting for long periods of time in respect to laboratory work.
• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• 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
• Security Access:
  Yes

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