I am posting this on behalf of a colleague, Malcolm O'Neill (mao_at_ccrc.uga.edu)
at our center; please share with any interested parties and communicate
directly with him as indicated below.
Thanks,
John
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Postdoctoral Position in Rhamnogalacturonan-II Structure and Function
Research Description
The University of Georgia's Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (www.ccrc.uga.edu)
has an opening for a motivated postdoctoral researcher with experience in
complex carbohydrate analysis starting on or after Janurary 1, 2022. The
successful applicant will contribute to a US Department of Energy-funded
project using experimental and computational approaches to elucidate the
molecular features of pectic polysaccharides in the plant cell wall. The
goal of this research program is to identify structural features of
rhamnogalacturonan-II (RG-II) that control dimer self-assembly. The research
will involve 1- and 2D-NMR spectroscopic and mass spectrometric analyses using
MALDI-MS/MS and/or LC-MS/MS. The qualified applicant would join a
multi-disciplinary team comprised of researchers from the Complex Carbohydrate
Research Center in Athens, GA and the National Renewable Energy laboratory
(NREL) in Golden, CO.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics or a related
discipline. A background in biomolecular NMR is preferred but not required.
Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English are
essential as is the ability to work in a collaborative scientific environment.
The position is for a period of 1 year with the option for extension.
The Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (www.ccrc.uga.edu<
http://www.ccrc.uga.edu/>)
located in Athens, GA has outstanding resources for high-field NMR spectroscopy,
including 900 MHz, 800 MHz, three 600 MHz and a 500 MHz spectrometers. The center
is also equipped with state-of-the-art ESI and MALDI mass spectrometers, HPLC and
GC-MS instruments.
Candidates should submit their applications as a single PDF document by email to
Malcolm O'Neill (mao_at_ccrc.uga.edu<mailto:mao_at_ccrc.uga.edu>). The document must
contain: (i) a cover letter describing their research interests, career goals and
motivation for the position, (ii) a current CV, and (iii the names and contact
information for three individuals willing to provide professional letters of support.
Applications must also be submitted to The Univeristy of Gerogia Employment Services:
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/226219
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, disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation or protected veteran status.
___________________________________________________________________
John Glushka
Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
University of Georgia
315 Riverbend Road, Athens, GA 30602
706-542-4483
glushka_at_uga.edu
Received on Tue Oct 19 2021 - 09:20:50 MST