Postdoctoral Research Associate

Posting Details

Position Details
Posting Number
G/R34872P

Working Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department
Franklin-Biochemistry

About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship, and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

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Employment Type
Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary
$64,000

Anticipated Start Date
11/01/2026

Posting Date
10/01/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

With your applicant documents, please include evidence of degree for your PhD in Other Documents #1. This can be in the form of transcripts showing that you have graduated or a copy of your diploma.

Please also provide a brief research summary in Other Documents #2.

*Please be sure to include 3 references with contact information.

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

EOO Statement
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .

Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Design, perform, and analyze scientific experiments regarding epigenetic regulation of gene expression in Trypanosoma brucei and Leishmania. This will include developing experimental protocols, assembling needed reagents, and conducting experiments utilizing research protocols for in vitro parasite cell culture and transformation and performing various molecular assays (DNA/RNA extraction and purification, qPCR, qRT-PCR and recombinant protein expression) to characterize the mechanism of RNA Pol II transcription and regulated gene expression in the protozoan parasites.

Percentage of time
75

Duties/Responsibilities
Analyze, interpret, organize, and present experimental data

Percentage of time
15

Duties/Responsibilities
Contribute to manuscripts, grant materials, reports, protocols, and trainee mentoring

Percentage of time
10