Post-Doctoral Associate AD- Biswal University of Georgia United States, Georgia, Athens Sep 14, 2026

Posting Details Position Details Posting Number

G/R34715P

Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD- Biswal

Department CAES-Horticulture

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Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2026

Posting Date 09/14/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants Please include your CV, transcripts and a list of references Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

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Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Optimize peanut regeneration systems by developing and refining tissue culture media formulations, growth conditions, and morphogenic regulator gene expression strategies to enhance regeneration efficiency.

Generate transgenic and CRISPR-edited peanut lines through transformation, plant regeneration, and molecular screening to support functional genomics and crop improvement research.

Characterize and evaluate transgenic and gene-edited peanut plants through molecular, phenotypic, and greenhouse-based analyses to assess gene expression, editing outcomes, and trait performance. Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities Design and construct guide RNAs and recombinant vectors for heterologous gene expression and CRISPR-mediated genome editing using modern molecular cloning techniques.

Develop, optimize, and implement Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocols to improve transformation efficiency and generate transgenic plant materials.

Perform molecular characterization and validation of transgenic and genome-edited plants, including construct verification, gene expression analysis, and evaluation of editing outcomes. Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities Prepare research reports, scientific manuscripts, and other scholarly publications for submission to peer-reviewed journals, ensuring accurate documentation and dissemination of research findings.

Assist the Principal Investigator in mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers, providing technical guidance, training, and support for ongoing research projects.

Present research results at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, scientific conferences, and professional symposia, and contribute to the communication of research outcomes to diverse audiences. Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities Supporting laboratory operations

Waste disposal, maintenance of stocks and buffers, ordering chemicals and supplies.

Other activities assigned by the supervisor Percentage of time 5