The University of Georgia · 6 hours ago
Research Professional-Moreno
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university and is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Moreno Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Research Professional to lead and execute advanced research projects focused on calcium signaling and mitochondrial physiology in Toxoplasma gondii.
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Responsibilities
Conceive, design, and implement independent research projects investigating calcium signaling pathways, ER-mitochondria interactions, redox regulation, and parasite metabolism in T. gondii
Develop and optimize complex experimental approaches including live-cell calcium imaging, organelle physiology assays, mitochondrial bioenergetics measurements, and advanced molecular genetics
Lead hypothesis development and experimental strategy for funded and pending research grants
Perform and supervise experimental techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, conditional mutant generation, fluorescence microscopy, biochemical and biophysical assays, and mitochondrial functional analyses
Integrate multi-modal datasets (cellular imaging, biochemical, genetic, metabolic) to produce mechanistic conclusions
Troubleshoot complex experimental systems and establish new methodologies within the laboratory
Analyze and interpret high-level quantitative data with scientific independence
Prepare manuscripts for submission to high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Contribute substantially to grant proposals, including experimental rationale, preliminary data, and research design
Provide day-to-day leadership of research activities within the laboratory
Mentor and train graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate researchers in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication
Coordinate collaborative projects with internal and external research partners
Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences
Maintain rigorous research documentation and compliance with institutional and funding agency standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience
Able to work with apicomplexan parasites, particularly Toxoplasma gondii
Able to write grants and lead projects
Able to mentor junior scientists
Able to lift up to 25 lbs, standing for long periods of time
Benefits
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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