Research Scientist II_M.G. FINN

Job Title:

Research Scientist II (M.G. Finn)

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, including academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

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Atlanta, GA

The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology has vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 400 undergraduate majors and 170 graduate students, and an extensive research portfolio. Its faculty, staff, and students participate in a range of dynamic and collaborative research programs and enjoy modern facilities located on a pleasant urban campus in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

This position conducts research in polymer and materials science for two goals: (1) the development of functional nanoparticles for the delivery of molecular cargo to multiple tissues, and (2) the development of materials for the selective eradication of pathogenic bacteria. This position will also provide in‑lab guidance to less experienced members of the laboratory.

• A Master’s degree and three (3) years of relevant full‑time experience after completion of that degree
• A Master’s degree and five (5) years of relevant full‑time experience after completion of a Bachelor’s degree
• A Doctoral degree

Demonstrated competence in methods of synthetic small‑molecule and materials chemistry, knowledge of the literature in this field.

For additional information contact: M.G. Finn (mfinn6)

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• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

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