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Post-Doctoral Associate - Athens, United States - University of Georgia
Description
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
G/R23252P
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 (
).
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/DepartmentThe 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).
College/Unit/Department website
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 ).
Complete applications that include all of the following information will be considered:
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.
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ).Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Fabricate and optimize hemocompatible and antimicrobial biomaterials
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
In vitro characterization of biomaterials and polymers
Percentage of time
30
Duties/Responsibilities
Proposal writing and data reports
Percentage of time
20
Duties/Responsibilities
Mentoring and supervising graduate students
Percentage of time
10