Auburn University Hiring for Research Associate at Montgomery, AL Full Time

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Vacancy Number: S-00807

Position Title: Research Associate

Classification Title: Program/Project Manager

Department: Chemistry

Employment Type: Full-Time

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be engaged in research on molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial diseases. The project entails the assessment of the mitochondrial genome integrity in yeast and human cell cultures, in response to various xenobiotics and/or genetic backgrounds. The RA will also perform selected enzymatic assays in vitro. The candidate will conduct and discuss experiments with the lab head, as well as guide and supervise undergraduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preference will be given to a candidate with a scholarly record in the field of mtDNA maintenance and experience in cell culture work. Additional background in the field of molecular chaperons will be an advantage.?

Minimum Qualifications:Minimal requirements:
M.Sc. in genetics or related field. At least a year of prior experience in laboratory work. Experience in the field of mtDNA replication and yeast genetics. Experience in student supervision.

Preferred qualifications:
Preference will be given to a candidate with a scholarly record in the field of mtDNA maintenance and experience in cell culture work. Additional background in the field of molecular chaperons will be an advantage.?

Job Open Date: 10/16/2021

This posting will remain open until closed: No

Job Close Date: 12/03/2021

Salary Band: 106

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications

In accordance with Auburn University at Montgomery policy and applicable federal requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 18, 2022, or by their first day of work, whichever is later. An individual is fully vaccinated two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine. The university will consider requests for medical or religious exemptions to the vaccine requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Annual Salary: $30,160

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority.

Quick Link https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/5156

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