University of Georgia
Location
Athens, GA | United States
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Classification Title Researcher AC FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Research Scientist Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree awarded in the discipline. Position Summary The Assistant Research Scientist will design and conduct research focused on development of countermeasures (e.g. vaccines, therapeutics) against high consequence infectious agents including SARS-CoV2 and SARS-CoV1, Burkholderia mallei and pseudomallei, Moraxella catarrhalis, pathogenic Brucella species, as well as influenza, RSV, pox, and Rift Valley Fever viruses. Will also serve as Instructor of Record for Graduate and Undergraduate level courses as well as mentor graduate students. Expected to write grant proposals and secure extramural funding to support research. Additional Requirements Minimum of 10 years' experience in biomedical research in the fields of viral and bacterial infectious diseases and immunology, and with a strong foundation in high consequence agents. Ability to develop and use ABSL2 and ABSL3 animal models (e.g. mouse, hamster, swine) for high consequence agents is required. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Tier 1 Select Agent, BS3, ABSL3, BSL2 and BSL2 certifications and at least 2 years' experience working in a BSL3 facility strongly desired. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Design and conduct research focused on development of countermeasures (e.g. vaccines, therapeutics) against high consequence infectious agents including SARS-CoV2 and SARS-CoV1, Burkholderia mallei and pseudomallei, Moraxella catarrhalis, pathogenic Brucella species, as well as influenza, RSV, pox, and Rift Valley Fever viruses. Develop and use ABSL2 and ABSL3 animal models (e.g. mouse, hamster, swine) for high consequence agents. Write grant proposals and secure extramural funding to support research. Percentage Of Time 75 Duties/Responsibilities Serve as Instructor of Record for Graduate and Undergraduate level courses as well as mentor graduate students. Percentage Of Time 25 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CVJob tags
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