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External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Minorities & Females Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2024 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 02/07/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should apply with: biosketch, CV, and contact information for three individuals who could serve as references addressing the applicant's potential and past record of accomplishments.
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Researcher AC FLSA Faculty Rank Senior Research Scientist Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. or equivalent degree(s)
Position Summary
This position is for a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Applicant will lead animal studies in compliance with the Guide and OLAW regulations, develop AUPs and pursue approval with the institutional IACUC. Applicant is expected to work closely with Prof. Frederick Quinn (PI) and assist him with grant writing as well as pursue extramural funding, expected to develop and sustain an independent research program and train the next-generation of mycobacteriologists. Applicant is encouraged and expected to contribute to training and teaching graduate-level courses in the department and serve as graduate thesis committee member. The applicant will collaborate with other PIs within the Emory/Georgia TRAC program.
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Applicant should have >15+ years of research experience with mycobacterial species with a focus 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.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility 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) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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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. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

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1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of References with Contact Information

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