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We are presently seeking a highly motivated individual Scientist to join the Proteomic Research Group within the Center for Description: Neurodegenerative Diseases (CND) at Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities will include work on a variety of research projects in quantitative proteomics in collaboration with members of the Emory CND. The individual will be expected to implement new techniques for mass spectrometry analysis to identify and quantify proteins from complex mixtures such as cell lysates, human/mouse brain tissues and plasma samples. In addition, the candidate will provide LC-MS/MS analyses, design SOPs, maintain equipment and provide annual progress reports to faculty. Other duties will include developing close working relationship with faculty in the CND that will shape and maintain scientific collaborations and contribute to peer review publications and research grants. The Emory CND is fully equipped with 7 state of the art mass spectrometers for discovery and targeted proteomics analyses.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Academic Research Scientist functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher and has significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Staff Scientists will have leadership responsibilities, and will oversee quality and training of other team members.
• Duties include designing, developing and conducting research experiments.
• Will have expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
• With approval of the leading Emory faculty member a Scientist may be the principal investigator on grant proposals. Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or MD and ten years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and fifteen years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
• NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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