What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Research Associate position at University of Georgia?
Posting Details
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Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R33805P |
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| Working Title | Post Doctoral Research Associate |
| Department | Franklin-Chemistry |
| About the University of Georgia | Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40 units. |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://www.chem.uga.edu/ |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | M-F, 8am-5pm; Evening and/or weekend work may be needed |
| Advertised Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| Anticipated Start Date | 09/01/2026 |
| Posting Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| 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 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Lead and conduct research projects in cancer immunotherapy and nanomedicine, including experimental design, execution, troubleshooting, and interpretation of results. Percentage of time |
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| Percentage of time | 35 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Perform and oversee in vivo and in vitro studies, including animal studies, therapeutic efficacy evaluations, immune profiling, molecular biology assays, and mechanistic investigations. |
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| Percentage of time | 35 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Analyze and interpret experimental and sequencing datasets; prepare figures, reports, and presentations. |
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| Percentage of time | 15 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Prepare manuscripts, grant-related documents, and other scholarly publications arising from funded research projects. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research techniques, experimental design, and data analysis. |
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
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.