Job Details

Posting Number: S13182P

Working Title: Senior Research Associate

Department: VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Full/Part time: Full Time

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date: 12/18/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Summary

The Senior Research Associate at the Analytical Services and Training Laboratory will be proficient in developing advanced MS techniques (MS/MS) for glycoproteins, oligosaccharides, and peptides in collaborative and time-sensitive projects. They will need to possess a strong background in carbohydrates and MS techniques, particularly on orbitraps, to tackle challenging analyses. Proficiency in isolating and purifying polysacchrides and glycoproteins from diverse sources, coupled with adeptness in writing, editing, and collaborating on manuscripts and reviews, is essential. Moreover, they will excel in training colleagues in structural characterization techniques and may contribute to teaching and organizing training courses as required. Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as assigned is needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Developing methods for MS and MS/MS analysis oligosaccharides, glycopeptides and peptides on both collaborative and service projects. (40%)
• Developing methods for Isolation and purification of glycans from cells and tissue or from drug products from industry. (20%)
• Writing and editing manuscripts, and reviews from our laboratory or our collaborators laboratory. (20%)
• Performing chemical derivatization for MS analysis for glycan and polysaccharides projects. (10%)
• Training other scientists in the laboratory on structural characterization of glycoproteins and oligosaccharides. (5%)
• Possibly helping with teaching and organization of our hands-on training courses. (5%)