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Job Title
Assistant Research Scientist
Posting Number F2349P
Department VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr
Location Athens Area
Job Type Employee, Full‑time
Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)
Salary Commensurate with experience
Start Date 07/01/2025
Minimum Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, glycobiology, biochemistry, Molecular biology or related studies.
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.
Physical Demands Normal lab activity.
Position Summary Assistant Research Scientist position in CCRC’s National Glycoscience Resources Laboratory.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research for development of new tools and methods for structural characterization of glycoproteins and polysaccharides using 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 professionals in service and research projects that include characterization of glycoconjugates with collaboration from investigators from outside 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 hands‑on and virtual training courses offered by the CCRC on glycoconjugates with participants from universities, research institutes and government agencies.
Help organize workshops and tutorials on topics in glycoscience.
Supervise scientific staff, technicians, postdocs and research professionals.
Prepare independent manuscripts and reviews for admission to scientific journals.
Prepare proposals to acquire independent funding for research activities and training courses.
Pass knowledge through teaching and organizing hands‑on and virtual training courses and workshops.
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).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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Posting Number F2349P
Department VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr
Location Athens Area
Job Type Employee, Full‑time
Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)
Salary Commensurate with experience
Start Date 07/01/2025
Minimum Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, glycobiology, biochemistry, Molecular biology or related studies.
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.
Physical Demands Normal lab activity.
Position Summary Assistant Research Scientist position in CCRC’s National Glycoscience Resources Laboratory.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research for development of new tools and methods for structural characterization of glycoproteins and polysaccharides using 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 professionals in service and research projects that include characterization of glycoconjugates with collaboration from investigators from outside 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 hands‑on and virtual training courses offered by the CCRC on glycoconjugates with participants from universities, research institutes and government agencies.
Help organize workshops and tutorials on topics in glycoscience.
Supervise scientific staff, technicians, postdocs and research professionals.
Prepare independent manuscripts and reviews for admission to scientific journals.
Prepare proposals to acquire independent funding for research activities and training courses.
Pass knowledge through teaching and organizing hands‑on and virtual training courses and workshops.
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).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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