Position Summary
The University of Georgia’s Center for Applied Isotope Studies (CAIS) seeks an Analytical Chemist at the rank of Assistant Research Scientist to support the Lab for Environmental Analysis. This renewable 12-month position will lead the commissioning and operation of a new hybrid triple quadrupole/linear ion trap LC-MS/MS system and develop analytical services for a diverse client base spanning environmental science, ecology, agriculture, archaeology, forensics, biomedical research, and related…
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The successful candidate will conduct chemical analyses, develop and validate analytical methods, manage client projects, supervise students, and contribute to laboratory operations, budgeting, and service development. Responsibilities include sample preparation, data analysis, report preparation, client communication, and maintaining advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric instrumentation. The appointee is also expected to pursue collaborative research, secure external funding, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Details
Posting Number: F2752P
Working Title: Assistant Research Scientist
Department: VPR-Ctr Applied Isotope Study
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
CAIS offers a wide range of analytical services including: 14C analyses by AMS; δD, δ13C, δ15N, δ18O, and δ34S by EA-IRMS, Total CHN, Compound-specific GC-IRMS analyses, Elemental Analysis by ICP-OES and ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, 14C analysis by LSC, Isotope Analyses by MC-ICP-MS, and Scientific Glass Blowing.
College/Unit/Department website: https://cais.uga.edu/
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 07/14/2026
Open until filled: Yes
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).
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Position Details
Classification Title: Researcher AC
Faculty Rank: Assistant Research Scientist
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: 2+ years of experience in untargeted LC-MS/MS analysis.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Preference will be given to applicants with a background operating in a fee-for-service analytical laboratory or core facility environment. Demonstrated expertise in environmental chemistry, environmental health, archaeology, forensics, metabolomics, or related applied research areas is desirable. The successful candidate should have strong analytical problem-solving skills, evidence of developing and validating analytical methods, and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers from diverse disciplines while managing multiple client-driven projects, a demonstrated record of operating and maintaining chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation.
Physical Demands: Normal lab demands.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Duties/Responsibilities
Oversee operation and management of the Lab for Environmental Analysis (70%)
Research, Publication, and Grant Writing (20%)
Administrative duties such as tracking the lab budget & expenditures, supervising (student workers) and maintaining lab records. (10%)
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