Post-Doctoral Associate AD - West & Lourenco

Position Summary The University of Georgia Microbiome Research group is seeking a motivated and hardworking postdoctoral fellow to support and develop novel approaches to collect, analyze, and interpret human microbiome data to better understand the healthy and diseased microbiome. Our group seeks to understand how the microbiome, particularly the gastrointestinal system, changes between diverse individuals spanning multiple age groups, sexes, ethnicities, and other key population demographics. We are also interested in how the microbiome changes in acute and chronic disease and injury states in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and cancer and how they correlate with condition severity and prognosis. Experience in the use of the programming language Python, as well as Python software such as QIIME and QIIME2. In addition, experience using R, including packages such as Phyloseq, DESeq2, ANCOM, and/or PICRUSt. Experience with software and pipelines important for analyzing shotgun sequencing data, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and/or metabolomics. Familiarity with statistical analyses using linear, mixed, and non-linear models, as well as non-parametric data in order to analyze large data sets. The candidate will work primarily in the field of metagenomics and metatranscriptomics; however, summarizing and analyzing other types of large datasets (such as population demographics) is desirable. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Drs. Jeferson Lourenco ( and Franklin West ( and The UGA Microbiome Research group lead by Drs. Lourenco and West is a highly collaborative team that works with academic, industry, and government partners nationally and internationally. Their research is also highly interdisciplinary and often includes working with microbiologists, nutritionists, clinicians, and other allied health industry experts. Drs. Lourenco and West are committed to the short- and long-term professional development of lab members and will work with the candidate in supporting their career goals. Duties & Responsibilities Collect and analyze data. (85%) Writing and reporting of research. (5%) Present results to the scientific community and for publication. (10%) Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Ph.D. in data science, animal science, microbiome, quantitative and computational sciences or related fields. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a proven publication record is preferred. Physical Demands Minimal lifting/bending in the normal operations of a typical office/lab environment. Travel to/from multiple locations as needed for job duties. Additional Job Requirements Driving is a requirement of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (View email address on click.appcast.io). Background Investigation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr