Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
G/R27492P
Working Title
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department
Franklin-Biochemistry
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.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type
Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
11/15/2024
Posting Date
10/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be familiar with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, including, for example, protein language models, representation learning, diffusion models and self-supervised learning techniques. The candidate will work with a team of world-class scientists to develop and fine tune protein language models for proteomics and biological sequence analysis. The candidate will also assist in writing annual reports for the project and developing materials for user and graduate student training.
Percentage of time
70
Duties/Responsibilities
Training graduate and undergraduates working on the project
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Developing materials for user training and assisting with summer workshops on AI and glycobiology
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time
20
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA
Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
This position is funded as part of the NSF Biofoundry project to develop large language models for biological sequence analysis. Specifically, the candidate will develop and fine tune protein language models for glycoenzyme classification, engineering and function prediction and work closely with other project personnel to test predictions generated from LLMs. The candidate will also provide written reports of project updates and develop course materials for user training.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
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)
No
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website .
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Natarajan Kannan
Recruitment Contact Email
nkannan@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Position Details
Posting Number
G/R27492P
Working Title
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department
Franklin-Biochemistry
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.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type
Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
11/15/2024
Posting Date
10/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be familiar with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, including, for example, protein language models, representation learning, diffusion models and self-supervised learning techniques. The candidate will work with a team of world-class scientists to develop and fine tune protein language models for proteomics and biological sequence analysis. The candidate will also assist in writing annual reports for the project and developing materials for user and graduate student training.
Percentage of time
70
Duties/Responsibilities
Training graduate and undergraduates working on the project
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Developing materials for user training and assisting with summer workshops on AI and glycobiology
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time
20
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA
Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
This position is funded as part of the NSF Biofoundry project to develop large language models for biological sequence analysis. Specifically, the candidate will develop and fine tune protein language models for glycoenzyme classification, engineering and function prediction and work closely with other project personnel to test predictions generated from LLMs. The candidate will also provide written reports of project updates and develop course materials for user training.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
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)
No
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website .
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name
Natarajan Kannan
Recruitment Contact Email
nkannan@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents