Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Dutta-07

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details



Position Details




Posting Number
G/R29671P


Working Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Dutta-07


Department
CAES-Plant Pathology


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 3,100 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
8 am - 5 pm - Monday thru Friday


Advertised Salary
$47,476 /year


Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025


Posting Date
05/20/2025


Closing Date



Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants



Location of Vacancy
Tifton Area


EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities




Duties/Responsibilities
Utilize comparative genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics to identify bacterial virulence factors and develop practical diagnostic tools, as well as phenotypic resistance screening methods for bacterial pathogens of vegetables particularly onion, brassicas, pepper and tomato.


Percentage of time
30




Duties/Responsibilities
Examine how key production practices, environmental factors, and inoculum sources that affect bacterial disease outbreaks in vegetables. Develop, optimize and extend practical solutions against bacterial diseases on vegetables that are viable environmentally and economically.


Percentage of time
30




Duties/Responsibilities
Expected to work closely with different key industry stakeholders, and be involved in training undergraduate and graduate students, keeping records related to research projects, synthesizing data, presenting results at local and national conferences and preparing scientific manuscripts for publications.


Percentage of time
20




Duties/Responsibilities
Assistance in regular diagnosis of bacterial disease samples.





Percentage of time
10




Duties/Responsibilities
Assist PI in writing competitive federal grant proposals.


Percentage of time
10

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