Post Doctoral Research Associate

About the role

The University of Georgia is a public research university founded in 1785 and is the flagship institution of the University System of Georgia. It is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, and has a diverse student body of over 41,000, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. The university offers more than 80 degree programs across 40+ departments, including its newly established School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct research projects in cancer immunotherapy and nanomedicine, including experimental design, execution, troubleshooting, and interpretation of results.
• Perform and oversee in vivo and in vitro studies, including animal studies, therapeutic efficacy evaluations, immune profiling, molecular biology assays, and mechanistic investigations.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and sequencing datasets; prepare figures, reports, and presentations.
• Prepare manuscripts, grant-related documents, and other scholarly publications arising from funded research projects.
• Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.

Requirements

• PhD required

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in tumor immunology, animal models of cancer, molecular and cellular biology, and high-dimensional data analysis.
• Experience in designing, executing, and interpreting preclinical studies evaluating novel immunotherapeutic and nanomedicine-based approaches for cancer treatment.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct complex in vivo and in vitro experiments, including therapeutic efficacy studies, immune profiling, sequencing-based analyses, and mechanistic investigations.
• Experience providing scientific leadership within the laboratory by mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, assisting with experimental design and troubleshooting, and contributing to the preparation of manuscripts and research reports.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

M-F, 8am-5pm; Evening and/or weekend work may be needed

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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