What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Associate - Handa position at University of Georgia?
Posting Details
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Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R23252P |
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| Working Title | Post-Doctoral Associate - Handa |
| Department | ENGR-Chem Material & Biomed |
| 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 | The lab is in the new UGA Interdisciplinary STEM research building and is funded by competitive grants including several NIH R01s, DoD, and CDC. Our lab's interdisciplinary research focused on the interface of materials, chemistry, bioengineering, biology, and medicine. Our current research focuses on biomaterials, polymer science, blood-surface interactions, antimicrobial surfaces, antifouling surface, and controlled delivery of therapeutic agents (e.g., nitric oxide). We design novel biomaterials and study their applications in medicine and other relevant fields. Our lab is comprised of an interdisciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and clinicians who aim to study the biocompatibility of medical devices (e.g., insulin delivery systems, catheters, extracorporeal circulation, hemocompatibility, and antimicrobial surfaces). We conduct translational research in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration, fosters innovative discoveries, and expedites the translation of these findings to clinical technologies to improve quality of life |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://handalab.uga.edu/ |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | 40 hours per week. |
| Advertised Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
| Anticipated Start Date | 05/01/2024 |
| Posting Date | 02/22/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Candidates who have questions about this position can contact the principal investigator, Dr. Hitesh Handa (hhanda@uga.edu). Complete applications that include all of the following information will be considered: 1. Cover Letter that highlights relevant experience 2. CV with a complete list of publications 3. Statement of Research Interests 4. Names and contact information for 3 references |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
| EOO 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). |
| USG Core Values Statement | 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. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Fabricate and optimize hemocompatible and antimicrobial biomaterials |
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| Percentage of time | 40 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | In vitro characterization of biomaterials and polymers |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Proposal writing and data reports |
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| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Mentoring and supervising graduate students |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
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, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.