Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
Posting Details
Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R18104P |
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| Working Title | Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology |
| Department | CAES-Food Safety Center |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | Students at UGA-Griffin experience low student-to-faculty ratios, which allows personalized instruction from world-renowned faculty. The many students who work and/or engage in directed research on campus have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in on-site labs, thereby gaining real-world experience and developing marketable job skills well before graduation. University of Georgia founded the Center for Food Safety (CFS) in 1992 to promote food safety and its role in protecting the agricultural system. Since that time, CFS has been a leader of multidisciplinary, innovative research to improve the safety of food. CFS researchers develop ways to detect, control and eliminate harmful microorganisms and their toxins from the food supply. |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://cfs.caes.uga.edu/ |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | |
| Advertised Salary | |
| Anticipated Start Date | 07/11/2022 |
| Posting Date | 07/07/2022 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Location of Vacancy | Griffin Area |
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Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in Ag. water |
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| Percentage of time | 60 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Coordinate the work of students on the project and oversee final results. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Analyze and evaluate research results. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts on the project. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Post-Doctoral Associate AD |
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| UGA Job Code | |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Position Summary | This post-doctoral research associate will conduct virology research intended to investigate ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in Ag. water. Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses. Coordinate the work of students on the project and oversee final results. Analyze and evaluate research results. Prepare reports, presentations and manuscripts on the project. |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | Ph. D. in Food Safety, Virology, or Biotechnology. Preferred experience in food or veterinary virology research. The successful applicant should have previous experience in cell culture, virus assays and real-time quantitative PCR. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Knowledge of microbial ecology of viruses would be preferred |
| Physical Demands | |
| 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 |
| Background Investigation Policy | 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. |
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. |
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Malak Esseili |
| Recruitment Contact Email | Malak.Esseili@uga.edu |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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