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Post Doctoral Research Associate - Deng

University of Georgia

United States, Georgia, Athens

Apr 06, 2026

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number	G/R32646P
Working Title	Post Doctoral Research Associate - Deng
Department	CAES-Food Safety Center
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.
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College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type	Employee
Additional Schedule Information	Monday-Friday; 8-5pm
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with experience.
Anticipated Start Date	06/01/2026
Posting Date	04/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Griffin Area
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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Conduct research on lettuce microbiome modulation, especially its biocontrol potential and mechanism against E. coli O157:H7. Develop a HIPR-fish method to observe lettuce microbiome in planta. Validate a proposed model of Pseudomonas fluorescens A506 biocontrol mechanism against E. coli O157:H7. Present findings in national conferences and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Percentage of time	60

Duties/Responsibilities	Assist in other research projects and mentoring of graduate students. Projects include but not limited to: Scalable and local implementation of MashPit (DOI: 10.21105/joss.07306). The origins and prevalence of Salmonella Nitra. In-bag biocontrol of E. coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut lettuce.
Percentage of time	40