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Research Associate
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![]() United States, Massachusetts, Northampton | |
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If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu. Chemistry Job DescriptionSmith College is accepting applications for a Research Associate in the Departments of Chemistry and Engineering to conduct research into the development of combinatorial approaches for the efficient preparation of protein-polymer conjugates of interest in the context of targeted drug delivery. This is a full-time, 1 year grant-funded position in the laboratories of Professor Maren Buck and Professor Sarah Moore with the possibility of renewal. The desired start date is September 1, 2024. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct research (50%)
Contribute to lab management (50%)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following techniques that will be used in the research: small molecule synthesis, polymer synthesis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, column chromatography, cell culture, fluorescence microscopy. Review of application will begin immediately. Please attach
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Review of applications will begin June 13, 2024Compensation Grade: Grade X Non-exemptPosition Type: Fixed Term About Smith CollegeLocated in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu. As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. |