Funded Professional - Research Associate

Sponsored Funded Professional – Research Associate I

College of Arts & Sciences

Department:
Chemistry

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is looking for an experienced Research Associate I to support ongoing research projects in a designated laboratory. The position involves hands‑on laboratory work, data collection, routine analysis, and the execution of computational projects in molecular biophysics. The Research Associate will assist in preparing reagents, operating analytical instruments, presenting findings, liaising with collaborators, and preparing manuscripts and proposals.

• Design, code, and implement computational projects in molecular biophysics as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain laboratory software code and, if necessary, resolve emergent bugs.
• Present research findings to laboratory members and other faculty in regular group meetings and campus events.
• Liaise with GSU and outside collaborators on logistical and technical details related to research.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and consultation to other laboratory personnel (graduate and undergraduate students, post‑doctoral trainees) on computational work and analysis of experimental data.
• Establish data collection and evaluation processes for novel experimental and computational procedures developed in the laboratory.
• Assist supervisor with preparation of scientific manuscripts and proposals to federal funding agencies, including the NIH and NSF.
• Generate preliminary data in support of competitive research plans aimed at extramural funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated programming proficiency in the context of molecular biophysics.

Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Salary: NPP
Pay Grade: NPP
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Posting Date: 12/15/25
Closing Date: 01/05/26

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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