Post Doctoral Associate - Wild Peanut Lab

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G / R13372P

Working Title

Post Doctoral Associate - Wild Peanut Lab

Department

CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

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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

College / Unit / Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Full time

Advertised Salary

$47,476

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2021

Posting Date

06 / 29 / 2021

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of genetically fixed root-knot nematode resistant peanut lineages based on elite germplasm from the Southeast

Percentage of time

25

Duties / Responsibilities

Genome and transcriptome shock analysis in the synthetic allotetraploid BatSten1

Percentage of time

15

Duties / Responsibilities

Confirmation of root-knot nematode resistance in peanut advance backcrossed lines using invitro bioassays

Percentage of time

15

Duties / Responsibilities

Evaluation of root-knot nematode resistance in peanut advance backcrossed lines through field testing

Percentage of time

10

Duties / Responsibilities

Manuscript writing

Percentage of time

10

Duties / Responsibilities

Assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory. Assisting with the supervision of students and technicians. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time

25