Job Description

Position Details

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. The 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.

Qualifications and Competencies

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies provided in original text. Physical Demands: See position details below.

• 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

Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities include leading animal studies in compliance with the Guide and OLAW regulations, developing AUPs, pursuing IACUC approvals, collaborating with principal investigators, assisting with grant writing, developing and sustaining an independent research program, training graduate students, and contributing to teaching and graduate committee work. The applicant will collaborate with other PIs within the Emory/Georgia TRAC program.

Background and Policy

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check when applicable. 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.

Duties/Responsibilities Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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