Position Summary

Assistant Research Scientist position in CCRC’s National Glycoscience Resources Laboratory.

• Conduct research for development of new tools and method for structural characterization of glycoproteins and polysaccharides using a of 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 professions in service and research projects that includes characterization of glycoconjugates with collaboration from investigators from outside of 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 on the hands-on and virtual training courses offered by the CCRC on glycoconjuagtes with participants from universities, research institutes and government agencies.
• Help organize workshops and tutorials on topics in glycoscience.

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.