TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PLANT OR MICROBIAL GLYCOSCIENCE at UGA-CCRC

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PLANT OR MICROBIAL GLYCOSCIENCE COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA 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; in the area of plant and/or microbial glycoscience. 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. 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. Research Environment and Resources The CCRC is home to the following national and international resources for the study of complex carbohydrates from plants, microbes, and animals: DOE Center for Plant and Microbial Complex Carbohydrates DOE-funded Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) NSF-funded BioF-GREAT BioFoundry Network for Advanced NMR (NAN) NIH-funded T32 Glycoscience Training Program GlyGen

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Leadership for the 5th edition of Essentials of Glycobiology Eligibility and Expectations Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, an outstanding publication record, and a well‑developed research plan. Successful candidates 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. Successful candidates will have access to a robust graduate student training program, highly motivated undergraduate trainees, and the opportunity to participate in education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. An attractive start‑up package with highly competitive conditions of employment will be offered. About UGA and Athens The University of Georgia ( is an R1 research land‑grant and sea‑grant institution located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta in Athens, Georgia. The city of Athens ( and its surrounding communities provide an outstanding quality of life. Equal Opportunity 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Georgia - Complex Carbohydrate Research Center