Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03542PWorking TitleResearch Professional ADDepartmentFranklin College Chemistry DepartmentAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://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, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

regular hours are 8-5pm

Advertised SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosting Date07/17/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date08/01/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification TitleResearch Professional ADPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyFTE1.0Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary

This is a high-level, collaborative research project performance and management position with attendant responsibilities for project and collaboration management, research design, troubleshooting, outcomes analysis, and outcomes synthesis and communication/presentation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Education in Biochemistry or related subject, experience in lab management including instruction and supervision of student researchers, technicians, and postdoctoral researchers, demonstrated expert-level skills and knowledge in protein chemistry, molecular biology, and molecular biophysics as evidenced by publication record, presentation record, and contributions leading to extramural funding including grant proposal writing.
The following laboratory/scientific skills and instrumentation expertise including molecular cloning, PCR, plasmid expression vector design, recombinant protein design, protein expression in bacteria, bacterial cell strains for recombinant protein expression, protein expression vectors for bacteria, analysis and optimization of protein expression in bacteria, protein production and purification, ion exchange and gel filtration chromatography, HPLC, ultrafiltration, centrifugation, affinity chromatography including IMAC, dialysis, site-directed mutagenesis, isotopic labeling of proteins, affinity labeling of proteins, dye labeling of proteins, UV/vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence polarization/anisotropy, circular dichroism spectrapolarimetry, isothermal titration calorimetry, surface plasmon resonance (Biacore), analytical ultracentrifugation, NMR sample preparation for high resolution protein structure studies and related.
General laboratory maintenance, laboratory safety procedures, maintaining a safe laboratory environment, maintaining laboratory supplies and stocks, final decision authority on purchases, general laboratory quality control, directing research of students and other laboratory personnel, mentoring students and lab personnel, establishing and maintain laboratory financial records and budgets.

Physical Demands

Lifting of boxes and lab materials on occassion.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment.Does this position have financial responsibilities?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoCredit 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Implementing, interpreting, and evaluating new and existing research techniques in the lab.
Contribute fundamental intellectual input to research project design, execution, and direction.

Percentage of time60 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Train laboratory personnel (postdoctoral researchers, technicians, graduate students, undergraduate students) in molecular biology and protein production. Direct research efforts of laboratory personnel on active research project. Manage lab safety.

Percentage of time25 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Write funding proposals and manuscripts, formulate presentations (i.e. conferences, meetings), manage collaborations

Percentage of time10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Manage funds from extramural and internal funding sources

Percentage of time5Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter