Academic Research Scientist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Innovation Research
About The Position
The Academic Research Scientist is a highly skilled researcher who contributes to basic and/or translational research programs through significant publication authorship and advanced expertise with laboratory and experimental platforms. The position provides scientific and technical support for ongoing studies focused on arboviral and other infectious diseases, as well as autoimmune disorders, using molecular, immunologic, cell culture, and animal model approaches. The role includes leadership responsibilities, including overseeing the quality of work and training of other team members. The scientist may assist with grant and other funding applications and, with approval from the responsible faculty director, may lead research projects or specific program areas and serve as principal investigator on funded proposals. Position tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote-work days may be granted at department discretion, and remote-work status may change with notice.
Requirements
- PhD and two years of professional-level experience in a technical or research lab; or a master's degree and four years of such experience; or a bachelor's degree and six years of such experience.
- Laboratory experience must be based on the area of assignment.
- Internship experience and experience obtained before attaining the qualifying degree do not count as eligible work experience.
- Advanced knowledge and expertise with laboratory and experimental platforms relevant to the research program.
- Expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program.
- Advanced knowledge of methods for analyzing data from experimental platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to independently develop, validate, and implement laboratory assays, optimize protocols, and implement new methodologies.
- Experience working with animal models, including familiarity with experimental design, specimen collection, and animal protocol compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and conduct research experiments.
- Provide scientific and technical support for studies of arboviral and other infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders.
- Perform, optimize, and troubleshoot laboratory assays, including ELISA, PCR/qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, serologic testing, and other immunological and molecular techniques.
- Analyze data from experimental platforms using advanced methods.
- Oversee the quality of work and training of other team members.
- Assist with grant and other funding applications as appropriate.
- With approval from the responsible faculty director, lead research projects or take full responsibility for specific areas of a program.
- With approval from the responsible Emory faculty director, serve as principal investigator on funded grant proposals.
- Perform other responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
