Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Surgery

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is seeking an Assistant Academic Research Scientist to perform a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks essential for advancing basic and/or translational research programs. This role involves working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program. Key duties include experimental design, data analysis, and the interpretation and communication of research results. The scientist will also be responsible for reviewing literature and applying advanced knowledge for protocol development, and may assist with grant and funding applications. Emory University is a leading research institution committed to fostering excellence and attracting world-class talent.

Requirements

• PhD OR master's degree and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be related to area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership in translational cancer immunotherapy research, including development and optimization of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) and engineered T cell platforms for solid tumors.
• Experience coordinating multi-investigator projects across laboratory and clinical teams.
• Mentoring trainees.
• Contributing to grant-supported research programs.
• Supporting IND-enabling preclinical studies.
• Advancing investigator-initiated translational immunotherapy efforts toward clinical application.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Work with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
• Conduct experimental design.
• Perform data analysis.
• Interpret and communicate results of basic and/or translational research.
• Review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
• Assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees