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Research Professional-Moreno

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Jan 28, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14635P
Working Title	Research Professional-Moreno
Department	VPR-Center Trop Emerg Glob Dis
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	The Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD) at the University of Georgia is one of the largest international centers of research focused on diseases of poverty. Researchers and students work together on some of the most important causes of human suffering around the world, including malaria, schistosomiasis, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, and filariasis.
College/Unit/Department website	ctegd.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	40 hours a week
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with experience
Posting Date	01/28/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	03/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
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Position Information

Classification Title	Res Associate-Life Science II
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The Moreno Laboratory in the Department of Cellular Biology at the University of Georgia seeks a highly motivated Research Professional to lead and execute advanced research projects focused on calcium signaling, organelle communication, and mitochondrial physiology in the apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This is a senior-level research position involving independent experimental design, execution, data analysis, project leadership, manuscript preparation, and trainee mentorship, functioning at a level equivalent to a postdoctoral researcher.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Able to work with apicomplexan parasites, particularly Toxoplasma gondii. Able to write grants and lead projects Able to mentor junior scientists.
Physical Demands	Able to lift up to 25 lbs, standing for long periods of time.
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 website.
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.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Research Associate will assume substantial intellectual and technical responsibility for multiple ongoing projects, including but not limited to:

Experimental Design

Conceive, design, and implement independent research projects investigating calcium signaling pathways, ER-mitochondria interactions, redox regulation, and parasite metabolism in T. gondii.
Develop and optimize complex experimental approaches including live-cell calcium imaging, organelle physiology assays, mitochondrial bioenergetics measurements, and advanced molecular genetics.
Lead hypothesis development and experimental strategy for funded and pending research grants.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Advanced Technical Execution

Perform and supervise experimental techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, conditional mutant generation, fluorescence microscopy, biochemical and biophysical assays, and mitochondrial functional analyses.
Integrate multi-modal datasets (cellular imaging, biochemical, genetic, metabolic) to produce mechanistic conclusions.
Troubleshoot complex experimental systems and establish new methodologies within the laboratory.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Data Analysis, Publication & Grant Development Analyze and interpret high-level quantitative data with scientific independence. Prepare manuscripts for submission to high-impact peer-reviewed journals. Contribute substantially to grant proposals, including experimental rationale, preliminary data, and research design.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities	Project & Personnel Management Provide day-to-day leadership of research activities within the laboratory. Mentor and train graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate researchers in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication. Coordinate collaborative projects with internal and external research partners.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities	Scholarly & Professional Engagement Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences. Maintain rigorous research documentation and compliance with institutional and funding agency standards.
Percentage of time	5