Research Professional - Ferreira Laboratory

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S11632P

Working Title Research Professional - Ferreira Laboratory

Department Franklin-Chemistry

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Saturday, 40 hours/week

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 02/05/2025

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum 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 Qualifications

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related discipline is required. At least one year of postdoctoral experience is highly preferred

Position Summary

As a research-active staff member, this individual will be expected to engage in a vigorous, externally funded research program. In collaboration with Professor Eric Ferreira, this individual will be responsible for significant oversight of the research laboratory operations of the Ferreira Group.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to trouble shoot and work independently.

Ability to learn and apply new programs.

Ability to effectively communicate with the PI and lab members. Physical Demands

Navigate a standard laboratory environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit 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.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Research project management

Critically review the global research advances in the relevant fields and contribute to development of research proposals to support Dr. Ferreira's interests.

Independently conducting laboratory experiments and fieldwork, data analysis, and interpretation to contribute to ongoing research projects is an essential aspect of scientific research.

Independently analyzing data sets using biogeochemical dynamic tools:

Perform quality assurance/quality control assessment of data sets.

Lead biogeochemical component of research related to discover, document, and understand the complex feedbacks by processing samples for analysis. Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Publication and funding proposal preparation

Analyzing the data to include writing up the protocols and presenting the work to the principal investigator. Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Supervision and mentorship of research personnel

Assisting with the supervision and mentoring of the other members of the laboratory. Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Group meeting participation.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Assistance with daily operations of the laboratory

Management of the lab in terms of ordering items, training lab members with data analyses, and communicating individually with other lab members for their specific needs.

Communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory.

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Eric Ferreira

Recruitment Contact Email

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . Applicant Documents Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

Research Portfolio/Philosophy Optional Documents