Postdoctoral Researcher - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

Description

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number
G/R23225P

Working Title
Postdoctoral Researcher

Department
Franklin-Genetics

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 (
).

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.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type
Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date
01/04/2024

Posting Date
08/24/2023

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/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.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Research projects: 1) utilizing ancient and modern DNA to study the evolution of metabolic genes and traits; 2) developing population genetics models to characterize gene-environment interactions in the evolution of human complex traits; 3) analyzing data from UK Biobank to empirically identify gene-environment interactions for human complex traits, especially the circulating levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The postdoc will perform literature reviews, project management, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presentations.

Percentage of time
80

Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative responsibilities: 1) supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate students; 2) assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory

Percentage of time
20