Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist (Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine)

Posting Number: F1892P
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Anticipated

Start Date:

05/01/2024
Job Posting Date: 02/07/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes

This position is for a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. The applicant will lead animal studies in compliance with the Guide and OLAW regulations, develop animal use protocols (AUPs) and pursue approval with the institutional IACUC. The applicant is expected to work closely with Prof. Frederick Quinn (PI) and assist him with grant writing as well as pursue extramural funding.

The applicant is expected to develop and sustain an independent research program and train the next‑generation of mycobacteriologists. The applicant will collaborate with other PIs within the Emory/Georgia TRAC program and is encouraged to contribute to graduate‑level teaching and serve as a graduate thesis committee member.

• Lead animal studies in compliance with Guide and OLAW regulations.
• Develop AUPs and pursue IACUC approval.
• Assist PI with grant writing and pursue extramural funding.
• Develop and sustain an independent research program focused on mycobacteriology.
• Collaborate with other PIs within the Emory/Georgia TRAC program.
• Contribute to graduate‑level teaching and serve on graduate thesis committees.

• Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. or equivalent degree(s).
• Minimum of 15 years of research experience with mycobacterial species, focusing 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.

• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Benefits Eligible
• Non‑Tenure Track position.
• Academic contract (9 months).
• Position of Trust:
  Yes
• Position has operation, access, or control of financial resources:
  Yes
• Position has security access:
  Yes

Applicants should apply with: biosketch, CV, and contact information for three references who can address 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, or 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).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and a credit check for positions with financial responsibilities. The applicant may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.

Athens Area, Georgia (University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine).