Qureos Mentor

University of Tennessee

<div><p>The Chin lab in the Department of Biochemistry &amp; Cellular and Molecular Biology at UTK is seeking a highly motivated full-time postdoctoral researcher to join our team. Our work focuses on how the actin cytoskeleton regulate mechanical signaling to orchestrate root growth and development using a combination of molecular biology, genetics and microscopy in plant models such as <i>Arabidopsis thaliana </i>and <i>Medicago truncatula </i>.
</p><p>The initial appointment period will be one year with potential for renewal contingent upon successful performance and funding.</p></div>
<br><div><p>This postdoctoral position is expected to work on a project on understanding actin organization that drives anisotropic cell growth in roots. This project involves mutational analyses including identifying, generating and characterizing mutations affecting pathways in actin regulation, the generation and the testing of genetically encoded markers to determine protein function, complemented by protein biochemical analysis.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Education: Ph.D. by summer 2026 in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, genetics, plant biology, biochemistry or related field, with official transcript provided as verification.
</p></li><li><p>Experience: Publications in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, genetics or a related field. Strong experience in cloning, microscopy with relevant publications to demonstrate their expertise.
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to design and conduct independent research experiments and problem-solving ability. Strong organizational, communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications and Skills
</b></p><ul><li><p>A strong publication record, preferably first author.
</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with plant model systems and plant physiology eg. <i>Arabidopsis
</i></p></li><li><p>Experience with confocal microscopy or imaging-based approaches and imaging analysis.
</p></li><li><p>Experience with molecular cloning including CRISPR-Cas9, fluorescent tagging, domain swapping.
</p></li><li><p>Experience with SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Location
</b></p><ul><li><p>Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
</p></li><li><p>Onsite
</p></li></ul><p><b>Compensation and Benefits
</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Anticipated hiring range: $56,956</b></p></li><li><p><br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Application Instructions
</b></p><p>To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
</p><ul><li><p>Curriculum vitae with publications.
</p></li><li><p>Cover Letter -describing past research experience and career goals. Include anticipated timeline for completing Ph.D. if relevant.
</p></li></ul><p>Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
</p><p>References will be requested after interviews are complete, and the PI determines their selection.
</p><p><b>About The Department:
</b></p><p>The University of Tennessee Department of Biochemistry &amp; Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) is home to over 400 undergraduate majors. Housed in the Ken and Blaire Mossman (1311 Cumberland Ave.) and Hesler Biology and Greenhouse (1406 Circle Dr.) Buildings, our research teams of faculty, undergrads, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows are working on topics ranging from molecular structure to organismal levels.</p></div>
<br><div><div>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees&mdash;the Volunteers&mdash;who uphold the university&rsquo;s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee&rsquo;s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy&rsquo;s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as &ldquo;Best Employer for New Graduates,&rdquo; &ldquo;One of America&rsquo;s Best Large Employers,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best Workplace for Women,&rdquo; and has been designated as &ldquo;Best Place for Working Parents&rdquo; by Forbes Magazine.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!</div></div>

Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology - UTK

<div><p>Position will serve as Project Coordinator for a grant-funded project in the Tennessee Reading Research Center (TRRC) as well as support the business operations of the TRRC. This position will work with the Program Director to fulfill project deliverables, ensure timelines are met, process transactions, and keep documentation. The project involves evaluating the implementation and outcomes of literacy intervention for students in preK-12 school systems. This is a 100% grant / soft funded position.
</p><p>The Project Coordinator serves as a key team member for a grant-funded project within the Tennessee Reading Research Center and supports the Center&rsquo;s business operations. Working closely with the Program Director, this position oversees the collection and handling of educational and instructional data in accordance with project, IRB, and funding agency guidelines; selects appropriate approaches to monitor the quality and trustworthiness of data and related project resources; and identifies and resolves issues associated with data collection, handling, and quality. The role prepares progress reports on data tasks, ensures project deliverables are completed on time, conducts quality control checks on reports and resources intended for stakeholders or funders, mentors student staff assigned to the project, and coordinates with internal and external team members as well as other project managers. In addition, the Project Coordinator supports operational and financial processes by processing purchasing and travel transactions, tracking financial data, conducting initial ledger reviews for fee-for-service contracts, assisting with financial record keeping, and supporting proposals for new funding.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Overseeing the collection and handling of educational and instructional data within the project, IRB, and funding agency guidelines
</li><li>Selecting appropriate approaches for monitoring the quality and trustworthiness of the data and any other project resources intended for preK-12 students, educators, research team members, and other stakeholders
</li><li>Identifying and solving problems associated with the data collection, handling, and quality
</li><li>Preparing reports of progress on data tasks
</li><li>Ensuring deliverables are on time
</li><li>Mentoring student staff assigned to the project
</li><li>Coordinating with other internal and external team members
</li><li>Processing purchasing transactions
</li><li>Processing travel transactions
</li><li>Tracking financial data and doing the initial review of ledgers for fee-for-service contracts
</li><li>Assisting with financial record keeping
</li><li>Conducting quality control checks on resources and reports intended for stakeholders or funders
</li><li>Coordinating with other project managers
</li><li>Supporting proposals for new funding</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Associate's degree in education, business, or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
</li><li>Skills in applying project management principles, methods, and practices.
</li><li>Knowledge of preK-12 education.
</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritize, and balance workload on concurrent projects.
</li><li>Skills in financial management and processes.
</li><li>Ability to develop and present clear, concise information to share with others.
</li><li>Skills in solving complex problems.
</li><li>Ability to collaborate and consult with others.
</li><li>Ability to hold other team members accountable.
</li><li>Strong organizational skills.
</li><li>Excellent communication skills.
</li><li>Advanced ability to attend to details.
</li><li>Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
</li>Ability to use web-based applications for tracking data, information, and reports.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
</i></b></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Certification in project management or teaching.
</li><li>Knowledge of educational and/or reading research.
</li><li>Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
</li><li>Proficient knowledge of DASH or similar business management software.
</li></ul><p><b>Work Location
</b></p><ul><li>Location: Knoxville, TN
</li><li>Onsite
</li></ul><p><b>Compensation and Benefits
</b></p><ul><li><p><b>UT market range: </b>MR07
</p></li><li><b>Anticipated hiring range: </b>$52,000-$54,000 ($25-$26 per hour)</li><br>
<li>
</li></ul><div></div><p><b>Application Instructions
</b></p><p>To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
</p><ul><li><p>Resume
</p></li><li>Cover Letter
</li>List of 3 Professional References<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About The College/Department/Division
</b></p><p>The Tennessee Reading Research Center (TRRC) is conducting state-level evaluations of literacy initiatives as well as federally funded research to identify effective literacy instructional practices and improve the determination of students&rsquo; literacy outcomes. The projects are led by Professor and Director Dr. Deborah K Reed. The TRRC works with a dynamic team of professional and student staff as well as external collaborators from other universities, state education agencies, and school districts.<br>
</p><div></div><p><b>Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK</b></p></div>
<br><div><div>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees&mdash;the Volunteers&mdash;who uphold the university&rsquo;s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee&rsquo;s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy&rsquo;s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as &ldquo;Best Employer for New Graduates,&rdquo; &ldquo;One of America&rsquo;s Best Large Employers,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best Workplace for Women,&rdquo; and has been designated as &ldquo;Best Place for Working Parents&rdquo; by Forbes Magazine.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!</div></div>

Project Coordinator - Tennessee Reading Research Center - UTK

<div><p>The UT Extension office in Williamson County is currently seeking applications for a Part Time Administrative Associate to join the administration team, providing essential support to county staff and clientele. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling expense reports, ordering supplies, maintaining office organization, and supporting various programmatic projects and events. This position reports directly to the County Director.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Answer phones, scheduling, routing requests, checking mail and e-mail errands.
</li><li>Bookkeeping including, but not limited to accounts receivable, cash deposits, accounts payable, financial accounts reconciliation, equipment inventory, time entry, annual and sick leave balances using DASH, and travel reports.
</li><li>Compile yearly calendar, schedule of events, and maintain calendar for conference room.
</li><li>Produce newsletters materials, maintain list of participants and sponsors, and complete correspondence to assist agents and programs assistants with various types of programs.
</li><li>Order office supplies and postage as needed and make sure proper care and maintenance is given to all equipment.
</li><li>Must provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or veteran status.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Required Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent.
</li><li>Office type environment work of 1-3 years.
</li><li>Prior experience or background knowledge of Extension.
</li><li>Experience working with the public.
</li>Must have a valid driver&rsquo;s license<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Computer knowledge (Word, Excel), typing skills and bookkeeping skills.
</li><li>Ability to self-start.
</li><li>Knowledge and ability to maintain good public relations with local community.
</li><li>General knowledge of office equipment.
</li><li>Basic knowledge of working with budgets and / or bookkeeping.
</li>Ability to multitask and maintain the county office when all other staff may be in the field serving clientele.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Classes from a community college or vocational/business school in computer and office skills are a plus.
</li>The CAP rating also a plus (this would include training in accounting, office management, office technology, and business administration).<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Location:
</b></p>Williamson County Extension, Franklin, Tennessee. This is not a remote or hybrid position.<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About UT Extension:
</b></p><p>UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.</p></div>
<br><div><div>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees&mdash;the Volunteers&mdash;who uphold the university&rsquo;s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee&rsquo;s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy&rsquo;s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as &ldquo;Best Employer for New Graduates,&rdquo; &ldquo;One of America&rsquo;s Best Large Employers,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best Workplace for Women,&rdquo; and has been designated as &ldquo;Best Place for Working Parents&rdquo; by Forbes Magazine.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!</div></div>

Part-Time Administrative Support Assistant, Williamson County: UTIA

<div><p>The Business Manager manages and oversees all business, financial, budgetary, human resource, and administrative functions within the Department of Nutrition and Public Health Sciences. This role ensures compliance with university policies and procedures, provides fiscal guidance, supports departmental leadership, and supervises non-exempt staff to ensure efficient and effective operations.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Financial Management
</b></p><ul><li>Provides approval authority, in collaboration with the department head, for financial and administrative transactions.
</li><li>Manages and oversees expenditures across state, gift, income, start‑up, and research accounts.
</li><li>Oversees purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, procurement card activity, travel, reimbursements, and inventory.
</li><li>Performs monthly ledger reconciliation and prepares financial reports and projections.
</li><li>Evaluates and improves departmental business procedures.
</li><li>Represents the department in college‑level financial meetings.
</li><li>Oversees summer school financial projections and viability assessments.
</li><li>Provides financial control information to dept. head and faculty regarding unrestricted funding
</li>Provides financial and human resource training for departmental faculty and staff as needed<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Human Resource Management
</b></p><ul><li>Has approval authority in conjunction with dept. head on human resource, personnel and payroll related business activities (both signatory and electronic)
</li><li>Oversees personnel, payroll, and position management activities.
</li><li>Ensures compliance with UT Human Resources policies.
</li><li>Coordinates faculty and staff searches and hiring in DASH.
</li><li>Performs ad hoc human resource, personnel and payroll reporting for dept. head, faculty, and the dean's office.
</li><li>Supervises non‑exempt employees, conducts performance evaluations, and manages workload distribution.
</li><li>Develops and maintains position descriptions.
</li><li>Coordinates and tracks graduate assistant assignments.
</li>Conducts applicable training or provides training resources for personnel.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Data Acquisition &amp; Analysis
</b></p><ul><li>Maintains financial, academic, and student databases.
</li><li>Prepares reports for budgeting, accreditation, audits, and surveys.
</li>Maintains accreditation documentation and student award records.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Research Fiscal Oversight
</b></p><ul><li>Reviews budget justifications and provides fiscal recommendations.
</li><li>Participates in award checklist meetings.
</li>Coordinates labor distributions and post‑award transactions.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Operational Administration
</b></p><ul><li>Oversees academic operations, curriculum processes, and accreditation compliance.
</li><li>Coordinates facilities projects and contract processes.
</li><li>Provides guidance on purchasing agreements and vendor relationships.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Education:
</p><ul><li><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
</div></li></ul></li><li><p>Experience:
</p><ul><li><div>Five years of accounting or business management experience
</div></li><li><div>Supervisory experience<br>
</div></li></ul></li><div></div><li><p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
</p><ul><li><div>Knowledge and mastery of standard accounting principles (GAAP).
</div></li><li><div>Professional integrity, including a thorough understanding of confidentiality.
</div></li><li><div>Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective interactions with a broad range of individuals, including faculty.
</div></li><li><div>Effective organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
</div></li><li><div>Effective time management, stress management, and conflict management skills.
</div></li><li><div>Proficiency with common office and database software.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to perform mathematical functions, analyze data, and forecast
</div></li><li><div>Ability to multi-task.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to lead a team.
</div></li></ul></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Education:
</p><ul><li><div>Master&rsquo;s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
</div></li></ul></li><li><p>Experience:
</p><ul><li><div>Financial experience in a comprehensive research university environment
</div></li></ul></li><li><p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
</p><ul><li><div>Knowledge of DASH (Oracle), Banner, ADMIT, Argos, Cayuse SP.
</div></li><li><div>Knowledge of UT&rsquo;s fiscal and human resources policies and procedures.
</div></li><li><div>Knowledge of Uniform Guidance.
 </div></li><li><div>Knowledge of Graduate School policies and procedures.<br>
</div></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><p><b>Work Location
</b></p><ul><li><p>Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
</p></li><li><p>Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote &ndash; <i>Hybrid<br>
</i></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Compensation and Benefits
</b></p><ul><li><p><b>UT market range: </b>MR11
</p></li><li><p><b>Anticipated hiring range: </b>Commensurate with Experience</p></li><p></p><li><p><br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Application Instructions
</b></p><p>To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.<br>
</p><p></p><ul><li><p>Resume
</p></li><li><p>Cover Letter<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About The College/Department/Division
</b></p><p>The Department of Nutrition and Public Health Sciences supports teaching, research, and outreach initiatives that promote population health and well ‑ being. The department is committed to operational excellence, fiscal integrity, and collaborative support of faculty, staff, and students.</p></div>
<br><div><div>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees&mdash;the Volunteers&mdash;who uphold the university&rsquo;s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee&rsquo;s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy&rsquo;s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as &ldquo;Best Employer for New Graduates,&rdquo; &ldquo;One of America&rsquo;s Best Large Employers,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best Workplace for Women,&rdquo; and has been designated as &ldquo;Best Place for Working Parents&rdquo; by Forbes Magazine.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!</div></div>

Business Manager - Nutrition & Public Health Sciences - UTK

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