Assistant Research Scientist

Job Title

Assistant Research Scientist

Posting Number

F2349P

Department

VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr

Location

Athens Area

Job Type

Employee, Full‑time

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Start Date

07/01/2025

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry, glycobiology, biochemistry, Molecular biology or related studies.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Prior expertise in glycobiology, structural characterization of glycoconjugates using analytical techniques and project management and leadership positions.

Physical Demands

Normal lab activity.

Position Summary

Assistant Research Scientist position in CCRC’s National Glycoscience Resources Laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research for development of new tools and methods for structural characterization of glycoproteins and polysaccharides using MS, HPLC, HPAEC, or NMR techniques and subsequently publish and obtain independent funding.
• Write and edit manuscripts and reviewers on topics in glycoscience to increase the publication output.
• Supervise laboratory technicians, postdocs and research professionals in service and research projects that include characterization of glycoconjugates with collaboration from investigators from outside UGA.
• Write detailed comprehensive reports on data produced in the laboratory on structural characterization of polysaccharides and glycoproteins.
• Review reports produced by other laboratory members for accuracy and high quality so that the data can be used in a manuscript publication.
• Teach and organize hands‑on and virtual training courses offered by the CCRC on glycoconjugates with participants from universities, research institutes and government agencies.
• Help organize workshops and tutorials on topics in glycoscience.
• Supervise scientific staff, technicians, postdocs and research professionals.
• Prepare independent manuscripts and reviews for admission to scientific journals.
• Prepare proposals to acquire independent funding for research activities and training courses.
• Pass knowledge through teaching and organizing hands‑on and virtual training courses and workshops.

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