Assistant Research Scientist in Structural and Cellular Immunology

Position Title
:
Assistant Research Scientist in Structural and Cellular Immunology

Posting Number
: F2748P

Department
:
Franklin-Biochemistry

Location
:
Athens Area

Employment Type
:
Employee

Contract Type
:
Fiscal (12 mo.)

Anticipated Start Date
: 09/01/2026

Title
:
Researcher AC

Research faculty level position with potential for promotion in the laboratory of Adam W. Barb studying structural and cellular immunology. The successful candidate will 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.

The candidate must have a PhD in life science, chemistry, or a related field and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

• Expertise in state‑of‑the‑art characterization of immune proteins from primary human tissues.
• Strong quantitative analytical, biochemistry, and protein purification skills.
• Glycobiology experience.
• General knowledge in a biological laboratory.
• Excellent publication record in life science, chemistry, or a related field.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The position has security access, e.g., access to chemicals and medications.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.

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