Research Associate

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

UM's Department of Biology is a broad-based department that consists of 23 tenure-track and 19 instructional faculty, who educate over 900 undergraduate biology majors and 55 graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.). The successful candidate will join an instructional team educating over 3500 non-majors students, with all laboratories and many lectures being taught in the Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation(CSTI). The CSTI is a STEM education facility which opened in August 2024. The University of Mississippi and the Department of Biology recognize the importance of building a diverse faculty and welcome applicants from groups underrepresented in science. More information about the department can be found at .

A technical personnel is needed to support research in the area of multi-omics. This person is going to be tasked with plant maintenance, lab maintenance, and is going to extract proteins and metabolites from duckweed, Arabidopsis and other samples for mass spectrometry based proteomics and metabolomics.

Plant maintenance
Lab general maintenance
Protein biochemistry
Analytical chemistry

Examples of Work Performed:

• research materials,
• assisting in protein and metabolite extraction,
• processing samples and conduct data analysis of proteomics and metabolomics,
• summarizing and reporting results to the lab team and PI, as well as drafting manuscript for publication

A Bachelor's Degree

Recent graduates with experience in analytical chemistry are preferred for this position.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Resume is requested.

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the Top 10 Best College Towns. With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippis Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the Cultural Mecca of the South, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxfords rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Conde Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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