Open Rank - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

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

The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is an R1 research land-grant and sea-grant institution located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta in Athens, Georgia. The city of Athens (www.visitathensga.com) and its surrounding communities provide an outstanding quality of life.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Underutilization: None

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2027

Job Posting Date: 08/04/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your curriculum vitae, please provide a cover letter, a 3-page detailed research plan, and a 1-page teaching statement as a single pdf document (as Other Documents #1). Also, please provide complete contact information (email, address and phone) for three individuals of reference. Questions for the Search Committee may be directed to Anna Bighta (Anna.Bighta@uga.edu). Completed applications received by November 1st, 2026, are assured full consideration.

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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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title: Open Rank

Faculty Rank: Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a relevant discipline

Position Summary

The University of Georgia announces an opening for a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC; www.ccrc.uga.edu) in the area of plant and/or microbial glycoscience. We seek outstanding scientists whose research complements or expands our existing strengths in the CCRC and fosters a team science atmosphere that can benefit from our cutting-edge NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Computational, and Structural Biology infrastructure. Successful candidates will have access to a robust graduate student training program (partially supported by an NIH training grant in Glycoscience), highly motivated undergraduate trainees, and the opportunity to participate in education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and will be expected to build or maintain a vibrant, extramurally-funded research program that leverages the highly collaborative research environment at the CCRC and UGA.

The CCRC is home to the DOE Center for Plant and Microbial Complex Carbohydrates, the NSF-funded BioF-GREAT BioFoundry, the Network for Advanced NMR (NAN), and the NIH-funded T32 Glycoscience Training Program. The CCRC also plays a leading role in the DOE-funded Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) and is the home of GLYGEN, GLYCAM, and the leadership for the 5th edition of Essentials of Glycobiology. The above are national resources for the study of complex carbohydrates from plants, microbes, and animals and the successful candidate will be expected to utilize and expand such resources through collaborative research efforts.

An attractive start-up package with highly competitive conditions of employment will be offered.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have at least two years of postdoctoral or relevant research experience, an outstanding publication record and a well-developed research plan.

At the Assistant level, applications will be considered from talented and accomplished investigators who currently maintain or exhibit potential for developing vigorous research programs. Applicants at Associate or Full rank should have a record of high productivity, consistent extramural funding, and evidence of international recognition.

Position Details

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; 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. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish a robust, externally funded research program.
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate students and postdoctoral research associates.
• Fulfill teaching obligations.
• Participate in furthering the mission of the University.

Percentage Of Time: 100