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Associate Research Scientist

Inside Higher Ed, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Job Details

Posting Number:

F2475P

Working Title:

Associate Research Scientist

Department:

VPR-Ctr Applied Isotope Study

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:

11/01/2025

Job Closing Date:

10/17/2025

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Minimum Qualifications Minimum education required: PhD in Chemistry.

Position Summary Daily management of the Center for Applied Isotope Studies (CAIS) Plasma Chemistry Laboratory at UGA. Collaborate with researchers to develop methods to major and trace metals analysis applications in forensic science, archaeology, biotechnology, and earth sciences. Operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS), optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), direct mercury analyzers (DMA), and a laser-ablation-ICP-MS. Direct supervision of one staff member (Research Professional).

Additional Requirements Minimum experience required: Two years of experience including analytical chemistry applications in forensics, anthropology/archaeology, biotechnology, and/or earth sciences; inductively coupled plasma (ICP) technologies; applying laser ablation (LA) methods.

Duties / Responsibilities

Fee for Service Work – 80%

Research – 20%

Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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