Assistant Research Scientist

Position Information

Classification Title Researcher AC FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Research Scientist Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position Summary

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

* Conduct research for development of new tools and method for structural characterization of glycoproteins and polysaccharides using a of 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 professions in service and research projects that includes characterization of glycoconjugates with collaboration from investigators from outside of 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 on the hands-on and virtual training courses offered by the CCRC on glycoconjuagtes with participants from universities, research institutes and government agencies.

* Help organize workshops and tutorials on topics in glycoscience.

Additional Requirements 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.

Preferred 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 responsibility 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

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

The position requires high level research on the development of novel methods to understand the detailed structure of polysaccharides and glycoproteins. Novel tools will need to be developed. The position entails detailed characterization using state of the art instrumentations.

Percentage Of Time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

The position requires supervision of scientific staff, technicians, postdocs and research professionals.

Percentage Of Time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

The position requires independent manuscript and review preparation for admission to scientific journals.

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

The position involves preparation of proposals to acquire independent funding for research activities and training courses.

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

The position requires that knowledge be passed along through teaching and organizing the hands-on and virtual training courses and workshops.

Percentage Of Time 10

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* List of References with Contact Information

* Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

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