Posting Number: G/R20167P
Working Title: PostDoc - Moreno
Department: VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis
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About the College/Unit/Department: The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD) at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis.
College/Unit/Department website: CTEGD.UGA.EDU
Employment Type: Employee
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 02/01/2023
Posting Date: 01/09/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().
Duties/Responsibilities: Planning and conducting specialized and advanced research experiments related to Calcium signaling.
Percentage of time: 50
Duties/Responsibilities: Establishment of new research protocols and procedures and valuation and analyzes of data.
Percentage of time: 40
Duties/Responsibilities: Writing of research articles and grants.
Percentage of time: 10
Classification Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary: Study Calcium Signaling in Toxoplasma gondii. The projects involve characterization of the role of specific calcium signaling proteins in the biology of T. gondii, and their expression and further physiological characterization using heterologous systems. These projects entail collaborations and training by Calcium channel experts and global analysis of calcium triggered signaling networks.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: PhD. in molecular biology, biochemistry or related field.Less than 4 years of postdoctoral experience or plans to graduate with a PhD by July 2023.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies : Experience with mammalian cell culture and general molecular biology and biochemical techniques. Experience with optical microscopy techniques.Good written and oral communication skills.
Physical Demands: Standing for long periods of time
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? : No
Does this position require a P-Card? : No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No
Is driving a requirement 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
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Silvia Moreno
Recruitment Contact Email:
