"Associate Research Scientist"

Job Details

Posting Number: F2475P

Working Title: Associate 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum education required: PhD in Chemistry.

Classification Title: Researcher AC

Faculty Rank: Associate Research Scientist

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2025

Duties/Responsibilities: Fee for Service Work (80% of time). Research (20% of time).