Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Safety Virology

About the role

The University of Georgia is a public research university founded in 1785 and is the state's flagship institution. It is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. Located approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, the main campus includes additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. With over 41,000 students and 3,100 faculty members, UGA is committed to academic excellence and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct virology research to investigate the ecology of foodborne viruses on produce and in agricultural water
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments to study foodborne viruses
• Cook up the work of students on the project and oversee final results
• Analyze and evaluate research results
• Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts on the project

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Food Safety, Virology, or Biotechnology
• Experience in food or veterinary virology research
• Previous experience in cell culture, virus assays, and real-time quantitative PCR
• Knowledge of microbial ecology of viruses is preferred