Job Details
Posting Number: G/R34830P
Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Hatmaker
Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
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Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2026
Posting Date: 09/25/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
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Duties/Responsibilities
- Independently design and execute research projects under the guidance of the lab lead. (20%)
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data. (20%)
- Prepare and publish manuscripts in leading scientific journals. (20%)
- Contribute to daily lab management and maintenance tasks. (20%)
- Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students. (20%)
Classification Title: Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary
The Hatmaker Lab at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will use bioinformatic tools to explore intraspecies variation in cross-kingdom pathogens within Aspergillus using genomic and transcriptomic data. Our current research focuses on the impact of strain heterogeneity and mobile genetic elements on pathogenicity, secondary metabolism, and antifungal drug resistance, particularly in Aspergillus flavus, a pathogen of both humans and plants.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field.
- Experience using a high-performance computing cluster.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
- Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience working with fungi in a molecular biology setting.
- Background in bioinformatics and genomics.
Physical Demands: Minimal lifting/bending in the normal operations of a typical office, lab, greenhouse environment.
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 requirement 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
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Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Anne Hatmaker
Recruitment Contact Email: [contact details available in the full listing]
Recruitment Contact Phone: [contact details available in the full listing]
