Post Doctoral Research Associate

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R32822P Working Title Post Doctoral Research Associate Department VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary $64,000 Anticipated Start Date 06/01/2026 Posting Date 04/20/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please email Dr. Lance Wells directly at lwells@ccrc.uga.edu to express your interest in the position. Please include your CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. You will also be prompted to provide this information in your online application.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Design and execute high-throughput genetic screens to identify novel modifiers of O-mannosylation.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 for cell line creation and genomic editing including establishing and characterizing muscle and neural cell lines (including iPSCs).

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Characterize disease mechanisms using advanced imaging and functional assays.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Purify and characterize enzyme variants associated with CMD.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Present and publish findings.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Grant writing

Percentage of time 5

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The Wells Lab, in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia, is seeking a motivated Biochemist/Cell Biologist to explore the O-Mannose pathway and its role in Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). This position is part of a robust research program funded by the NIH, NSF (BioFoundry), and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. You will bridge glycobiology and functional genomics, focusing on how defective O-mannosylation leads to muscle and neural phenotypes in a highly collaborative, well-funded environment.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in high-throughput screening and cell line engineering.
• Strong background in characterizing muscle and/or neuronal development/signaling.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

Normal lab activity.

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 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) Yes 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 Dr. Lance Wells Recruitment Contact Email lwells@ccrc.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of References with Contact Information
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents