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Research Professional II (Posting # S11520P)

The Rosenberg Lab is looking for a Research Professional 11. The primary goal of this position is to advance our understanding of the eukaryotic pathogen interaction with its host using the parasite Toxoplasma gondii as a model organism. A research professional in this area will actively design and execute research projects related to the molecular dissection of the T. gondii secreted effectors function in manipulating host cell signaling. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to and support the culture of the lab which seeks to foster an active and engaging intellectual environment.

The incumbent will seek to develop a clear grasp of the historical and current literature surrounding T. gondii with an in-depth understanding of molecular techniques currently available and of the parasite biology, life cycle and host disease progression. As part of the routine experimental work the incumbent will be needed to become proficient in the routine culturing, host cell infection, and freezing/archiving of parasites and derived parasite cell lines within the lab and adhere to the standards of working in a BSL-2 facility.

 Systems Architecture and DevOps Manager (Posting # S11594P)

The VEuPathDB project at the University of Georgia is seeking a Systems Architecture and DevOps Manager to lead the SystemsArchitecture Team. This role is responsible for managing the systems team, including directing work, guiding technology decisions and planning and budgeting resources. The VEuPathDB.org Bioinformatics Resource Center is a large, multi-institutional project which is responsible for developing and providing scientific data-mining web sites used by tens of thousands of researchers to study infectious disease and public health impact worldwide.

The Systems Architecture and DevOps Manager at VEuPathDB interfaces with team leadership within the organization, including software developers, database administrators and data analysis, all working together to ensure reliability and availability of services that are crucial to our research community. As a Systems Architecture and DevOps Manager, you will join a dynamic and growing team responsible for developing and providing scientific data-mining websites used by tens of thousands of researchers to study infectious disease and public health impact worldwide. The successful applicant will work collaboratively as part of a 60+ member team including epidemiologists, biologists, curators, data-loaders, ontologists, user-interface specialists, software developers and outreach staff to present our global user base with intuitive and informative web interfaces for accessing and interrogating large-scale datasets.

The primary role is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of VEuPathDB IT infrastructure. This includes selection, deployment, and management of new technologies, as well as maintaining existing infrastructure. There is a particular focus on increasing automation and streamlining operations, including deployment automation, monitoring and alerting, and instrumentation dashboards for the applications and services that support our internal IT and public bioinformatics offerings. An understanding of scientific research principles will be needed to ensure bioinformatics tools and research datasets are deployed to appropriate infrastructure tiers based on their priority in the research community.
This role is responsible for posting, interviewing, and selection of new team members (in consultation with project leadership), management and oversight of all team members to effectively meet deliverables and maintain team cohesiveness, as well as planning and budgeting IT resources for contract awards and renewals.

Research Technician (Posting # S09551P)

The Joyner Lab has an opening for a Research Technician. This position will be responsible for performing and supporting research on host-parasite interactions during malaria by supporting the laboratory’s insectary and lab animal programs. The incumbent will be responsible for organizing and executing the laboratory’s animal experiments and ensuring that trainees and other staff have samples for their experiments. The incumbent will also assist in the rearing of Anopheline mosquitoes for research purposes. Other duties related to laboratory organization and maintenance will be assigned as needed. This position will involve working with multiple species of lab animals and some weekend and holiday work. Individuals who possess previous experience rearing mosquitoes and/or lab animals (small and large) are particularly desired for position.

Post-Doctoral Associate (Posting # G/R23884P)

The Huet laboratory is seeking a talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral candidate with skills in standard molecular and cell biology techniques, as well as one or more of the following areas: biochemistry, proteomics, and microscopy.

Postdoctoral Scientist (Posting # G/R22870P)

The Rozario lab is hiring a postdoctoral scientist to work on a bold and provocative project regarding long range signals that regulate stem cell dynamics in tapeworms. Classic work suggests that the rat tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta, may possess quorum sensing abilities that impact stem cell behavior within the regeneration-competent neck. Using modern molecular tools, we intend to identify the nature and mechanism of action of these extrinsic signals. This is a minimum 2-year position that is fully funded (by The Hypothesis Fund) with the opportunity for extension. Candidates should have a PhD in biological sciences with experience in molecular biology. Strong candidates should also have experience in one or more of the following areas: protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, gene editing, microdissections, cell culture, or general cell biology. Talented and enthusiastic scientists from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in uncovering new insights from non-traditional model organisms, we are the lab for you!

Research Tech I (Posting # S09866P)

The Rosenberg Research Group has an opening for a Research Technician. This person will assist in daily operations of the lab. This includes the maintenance of tissue culture facilities, ordering, and organization of laboratory materials

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