Post-Doctoral Associate AD - West & Lourenco
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Post-Doctoral Associate AD - West & Lourenco
Location: Athens Area
Position Summary
The University of Georgia Microbiome Research group seeks a motivated and hardworking postdoctoral fellow to support and develop novel approaches for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting human microbiome data. The role focuses on understanding how the microbiome changes across diverse demographics and disease states, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and cancer. Candidates will primarily work in metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, with opportunities to summarize other large datasets such as population demographics.
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze data – 85% of time
Write and report research – 5% of time
Present results to the scientific community and prepare publications – 10% of time
Apply Python (e.g., QIIME, QIIME2), R (e.g., Phyloseq, DESeq2, ANCOM, PICRUSt), and pipelines for shotgun sequencing, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
Perform statistical analyses using linear, mixed, and nonlinear models, as well as non‑parametric methods on large datasets
Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, including microbiologists, nutritionists, clinicians, and allied health experts
Support career development goals under the guidance of Drs. Jeferson Lourenco and Franklin West
Qualifications
Ph.D. in data science, animal science, microbiome, quantitative and computational sciences, or a related field
Experience with programming in Python and R, and familiarity with microbiome analysis tools (QIIME, QIIME2, Phyloseq, DESeq2, ANCOM, PICRUSt)
Experience analyzing shotgun sequencing, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and/or metabolomics data
Proficiency in statistical modeling of large datasets and non‑parametric analyses
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven publication record (preferred)
Physical Demands & Other Requirements
Minimal lifting/bending typical of an office/lab environment
Travel to multiple locations as needed
Driving is required; a valid driver’s license is necessary
No direct patient care or child interaction required
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations for this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Location: Athens Area
Position Summary
The University of Georgia Microbiome Research group seeks a motivated and hardworking postdoctoral fellow to support and develop novel approaches for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting human microbiome data. The role focuses on understanding how the microbiome changes across diverse demographics and disease states, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and cancer. Candidates will primarily work in metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, with opportunities to summarize other large datasets such as population demographics.
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze data – 85% of time
Write and report research – 5% of time
Present results to the scientific community and prepare publications – 10% of time
Apply Python (e.g., QIIME, QIIME2), R (e.g., Phyloseq, DESeq2, ANCOM, PICRUSt), and pipelines for shotgun sequencing, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
Perform statistical analyses using linear, mixed, and nonlinear models, as well as non‑parametric methods on large datasets
Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, including microbiologists, nutritionists, clinicians, and allied health experts
Support career development goals under the guidance of Drs. Jeferson Lourenco and Franklin West
Qualifications
Ph.D. in data science, animal science, microbiome, quantitative and computational sciences, or a related field
Experience with programming in Python and R, and familiarity with microbiome analysis tools (QIIME, QIIME2, Phyloseq, DESeq2, ANCOM, PICRUSt)
Experience analyzing shotgun sequencing, metatranscriptomics, proteomics, and/or metabolomics data
Proficiency in statistical modeling of large datasets and non‑parametric analyses
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven publication record (preferred)
Physical Demands & Other Requirements
Minimal lifting/bending typical of an office/lab environment
Travel to multiple locations as needed
Driving is required; a valid driver’s license is necessary
No direct patient care or child interaction required
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations for this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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