Job Details

Posting Number: S13976P

Working Title: Senior Research Associate

Department: VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr

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/). 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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Advertised Salary: $65,000

Posting Date: 09/22/2025

Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced biochemist with detailed knowledge in recombinant protein expression, protein purification, enzyme assays and kinetic analysis. The candidate is expected to have experience in personnel supervision, have good interpersonal skills to work in a diverse research environment, and have an exceptional track record of publications in the protein expression and characterization field.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in biochemistry and/or molecular biology. The applicant is expected to have an exceptional track record with first author publications supporting expertise in recombinant protein expression in mammalian cells and bacteria, including protein purification, characterization, and enzymatic assays.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversight, Design, and Generation of Glycoenzyme Expression Constructs (40%)
• Oversight and Execution of Protein Purification and Characterization (30%)
• Supervision and Mentoring (10%)
• Project Reporting and Communication (10%)
• Coordination with External Collaborators (10%)