Post Doctoral Research Associate

Position Details Posting Number G/R33630P | Working Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate | Department: Franklin-Biochemistry Employment Type: Employee (Full Time) | Salary: $70,000 | Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026 | Posting Date: 06/25/2026 | Closing Date: Open Until Filled Responsibilities Design, perform, and analyze in vitro studies evaluating antibody‑based cancer therapeutic strategies. Develop and perform ELISA, binding, biomarker, and protein‑based assays. Perform or coordinate flow cytometry, IHC, PBMC‑based, and other translational assays. Analyze, interpret, organize, and present experimental data. Contribute to manuscripts, grant materials, reports, protocols, and trainee mentoring. Support mouse‑based preclinical studies evaluating safety, pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and antitumor efficacy of lead candidates, including xenograft models, dosing, sample collection, imaging, and coordination with animal facility staff or CRO partners. Contribute to IACUC‑related documentation, study planning, protocol development, data review, and interpretation of in vivo results. Maintain high‑quality laboratory documentation and manage multiple experimental timelines and priorities. Qualifications PhD required. Strong hands‑on experience in mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA‑based assays, experimental design, and quantitative data analysis. Experience with antibody therapeutics, cancer biology, immunology, translational oncology, and preclinical mouse studies is highly desirable. Ability to plan and execute rigorous experiments independently. Strong troubleshooting skills for complex biological and biochemical assays. Ability to interpret data in the context of therapeutic mechanism, efficacy, and translational relevance. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Collaborative work with faculty, trainees and external partners. Proficiency in protocol writing, data interpretation, figure generation, vendor/CRO coordination and grant reporting. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Sample Publications List of References with Contact Information Research Portfolio/Philosophy Equal Opportunity Statement 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 are encouraged to contact Central HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Contact Dr. Eric Dejesus | Recruitment Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Location of Vacancy: Athens Area #J-18808-Ljbffr