Post-Doctoral Associate AD – Dutta-06

Industry: CAES-Plant Pathology

Company: University of Georgia

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R27386P

Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD – Dutta-06

Department CAES-Plant Pathology

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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Monday thru Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2025

Posting Date 09/17/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates should provide a CV, three professional references to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta (bhabesh@uga.edu) and may contact directly to Dutta with any questions regarding the position. The candidate must have a PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on biofinformatics.

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Utilize state-of-the-art technologies but not limited to genomics, computational biology to identify novel thiosulfinate gene clusters in diverse bacterial pathogens affecting Alliums

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Work closely with different key industry stakeholders, and be involved in training undergraduate and graduate students, keeping records related to research projects, synthesizing data, presenting results at local and national conferences and preparing scientific manuscripts for publications.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Work on pathosystems that will include onion, garlic, Japanese bunching onion

Percentage of time 20

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The post-doctoral research associate will work on identifying diverse thiosulfinate tolerance gene cluster in bacterial pathogens affecting Alliums. This position will functionally validate these clusters and assess their role in tolerating thiosulfinate in vitro and in vivo. Opportunities are also available to study molecular docking and identify suitable candidates that will made bacteria sensitive to thiosulfinates in Alliums. The incumbent will take a leadership role in data collection, data analysis, and compiling manuscripts for publication in appropriate journals. This position will work closely with different key industry stakeholders, and could be involved in supervising undergraduates. The incumbent will also present results at local and national conferences.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

PhD in plant pathology or biochemistry with emphasis on bioinformatics.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Working understanding and experience with host and pathogen genomes.

Physical Demands

Light lifting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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? Yes

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.

Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Bhabesh Dutta

Recruitment Contact Email bhabesh@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone 706-296-1495

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

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

Optional Documents