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Research Director

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens, Georgia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 20, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
*Posting Number:*S06098P
*Working Title:*Research Director
*Department:*Vet Med Infectious Diseases
*About the University of Georgia:*The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ([https://www.uga.edu/](https://www.uga.edu/)). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
*About the College/Unit/Department:*The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community ([http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/](http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/))
*Posting Type:*External
*Retirement Plan:*TRS or ORP
*Employment Type:*Employee
*Benefits Eligibility:*Benefits Eligible
*Full/Part time:*Full Time
*Additional Schedule Information:*8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some nights and/or weekends may be required depending on research needs.
*Advertised Salary:*Commensurate with Experience
*Posting Date:*05/12/2021
*Open until filled:*Yes
*Proposed Starting Date:*07/01/2021
*Location of Vacancy:*Athens Area
*EEO Policy Statement:*The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
*Classification Title:*Research Professional AD
*FLSA:*Exempt
*FTE:*1.00
*Minimum Qualifications:*Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
*Position Summary:*This position will plan and execute multiple research projects simultaneously, as well as manage day-to-day research activities inside the lab. This includes assigning new projects to lab personnel, coordinating the planning of experiments with respect to design, protocol selection, and appropriate statistical methodology, and coordinate and edit manuscripts generated from research performed in the laboratory.
*Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:*Knowledge of mosquito research and experimental design.
*Physical Demands:*Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting up to 40 lbs.
*Is driving a responsibility of this position?:*No
*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
*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](https://hr.uga.edu/applicants/pre-employment-background-investigations/) website.
*Duties/Responsibilities:*Manages the day-to-day research activities and ensures consistency among research personnel (i.e., research scientists, technicians, graduate students and post-doctoral associates).
*Percentage of time:*30
*Duties/Responsibilities:*Coordinates planning of experiments with respect to design, protocol selection, and appropriate statistical methodology.
*Percentage of time:*20
*Duties/Responsibilities:*Coordinates and edits manuscripts written on all research performed in the laboratory.
*Percentage of time:*20
*Duties/Responsibilities:*Meets weekly with each member of the lab in order to assess project progress. Provides guidance on next steps and summarizes these meetings for the PI.
*Percentage of time:*15
*Duties/Responsibilities:*Generates new projects and then assigns them to the relevant members of the lab.
*Percentage of time:*10
*Duties/Responsibilities:*Coordinates research meetings for the lab.
*Percentage of time:*5

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