Assistant Research Scientist in Structural and Cellular Immunology

Position Summary

Research faculty level position with the potential for promotion in the laboratory of Adam W. Barb studying structural and cellular immunology. The successful candidate is expected to perform high‑level research in the immune system, help oversee and guide an active research team and actively participate in grant‑ and manuscript‑writing. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Applicant should upload a cover letter, CV, research summary and provide 3 contacts who can provide a letter of recommendation.

• Posting Number: F2748P
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Research Scientist in Structural and Cellular Immunology
• Department:
  Franklin-Biochemistry
• Location:
  
  Athens Area
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 06/18/2026
• Open until filled:
  Yes

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Researcher AC
• Faculty Rank:
  Assistant Research Scientist
• Contract Type:
  Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status:
  Non‑Tenure Track
• FLSA: (not specified)

The candidate must have a PhD in life science, chemistry or a related field.

Must be currently legally eligible to work in the United States.

We seek a skilled biochemist or immunologist with expertise in state‑of‑the‑art characterization of immune proteins from primary human tissues, strong quantitative analytical, biochemistry and protein purification skills, glycobiology, and general knowledge in a biological laboratory. The candidate is expected to have an excellent publication record in life science, chemistry or a related field.

The successful candidate will perform high‑level research in the immune system, assist in the oversight and guidance of an active research team, and actively participate in grant and manuscript writing.

• Position of Trust:
  Yes
• Operation, access, or control of financial resources:
  No
• Requires a P‑Card:
  No
• Driving responsibility:
  No
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care:
  No
• Security Access (public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):
  Yes

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