Assistant Academic Research Scientist - Microbiology and Immunology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Microbiology and Immunology, within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Assistant Academic Research Scientist to join our team. Our work consists of development of vaccines for infectious diseases such as HIV, HCV, Influenza, COVID-19 and TB. The candidate will be responsible for the development of vaccines for HIV, HCV and influenza. Specifically, the candidate will develop protein based vaccines for these infectious diseases.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting non-human primate research, especially related to the development of protein-based vaccines. Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, development of neutralizing antibody assays for HIV, and working with large consortia is preferable. The candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Assistant Scientist will be a team player who is willing to collaborate with lab members and center members and will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.
Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

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

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting non-human primate research, especially related to the development of protein-based vaccines.
• Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification, development of neutralizing antibody assays for HIV, and working with large consortia is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
• Duties will include, but are not limited to, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
• With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree