Postdoctoral Research Associate AD; Thippareddi

Postdoctoral Research Associate AD (Thippareddi)

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• Posting Number: G/R32404P
• Working Title:
  
  Postdoctoral Research Associate AD (Thippareddi)
• Department: CAES-Poultry Science
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee (Full-Time)
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt
• Salary:
  Advertised Salary (unspecified)
• FTE: 1.00
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  04/01/2026
• Posting Date: 03/09/2026
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

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• Conduct isolation, culture, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of zoonotic and foodborne bacterial pathogens.
• Perform whole-genome sequencing (Oxford Nanopore and/or short-read platforms) and bioinformatic analyses including genome assembly, annotation, and resistome characterization.
• Develop and validate molecular diagnostic assays (qPCR, ddPCR, isothermal amplification).
• Support pathogen surveillance efforts in livestock production systems and foods of animal origin.
• Conduct laboratory work in BSL-2 and, when appropriate, BSL-3 facilities in compliance with institutional biosafety standards.
• Perform statistical analyses using R and/or SPSS.
• Conduct phylogenetic and comparative genomic analyses.
• Integrate geospatial epidemiology tools (e.g., QGIS) for surveillance mapping and risk assessment.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to development of grant proposals (USDA – NIFA, NIH, CDC, industry).
• Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory and bioinformatics methods.
• Collaborate with faculty and research teams across UGA engaged in One Health research initiatives.

• Ph.D. in Veterinary Public Health, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Epidemiology, or related discipline by the start date.
• Experience in antimicrobial resistance research and pathogen genomics.
• Demonstrated expertise in bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Experience with PCR, qPCR, sequencing technologies, and genome analysis.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarly publications.

• Experience with comparative genomics and AMR gene detection tools.
• Experience developing molecular diagnostic assays.
• Experience in viral culture and mammalian cell lines.
• Experience working in BSL-3 containment laboratories.
• Background in food safety or livestock production systems.
• Demonstrated success in competitive fellowship or externally funded research programs.

• Proficiency in Linux-based bioinformatics environments.
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills (R preferred).
• Ability to design and troubleshoot molecular assays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Demands:
Position involves laboratory-based research including prolonged…