Post Doctoral Research Associate

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.

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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Development and application of methods for validation of specificities for known and novel carbohydrate active enzymes by protein expression and biochemical characterization. This responsibility involves understanding of techniques for recombinant protein expression and analytical techniques to study protein function.

Creation of universal expression construct library for the generation of recombinant proteins. This will require collaboration and coordination with multiple research labs at UGA.

Development of and perform activity assays of enzymes that modify and/or deconstruct plant carbohydrates. This task involves the design of experiments, preparation of substrates and enzymes for assays, and interpretation of results.

Train team members and Users-in-Residence to express and biochemically characterize carbohydrate active enzymes. Mentor undergraduate students in research techniques.

Preparation of progress reports and manuscripts for scientific journals, including meticulous maintenance of records, attention to detail, and data analysis. Preparation presentations and for and attendance and participation in scientific conferences, bi-monthly project/ team meetings, lab meetings and one-on-one meetings. These responsibilities involve critical thinking and knowledge of the literature in the field.