Assistant or Associate Research Scientist

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2661P

Working Title: Assistant or Associate Research Scientist

Department: Franklin-Chemistry

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2026

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Classification

Title:

Researcher AC

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

PhD in chemistry or a related field.

We seek a skilled chemist with a record of success in state-of-the-art, stereo controlled organic/organometallic synthesis who, ideally, is also familiar with modern molecular biology/protein expression and characterization. The candidate is expected to have an excellent publication and grantsmanship record in chemistry or a related field.

Research faculty level position with the potential for promotion in a leading lab () at the interface of organic chemistry and chemical biology. The successful candidate is expected to perform high level research, help oversee/guide an active research team and actively participate in grant- and manuscript-writing.

For information about each rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Research Scientists.

Details not provided.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, CV, and research summary and provide 3 contacts who can provide a letter of recommendation.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

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