Assistant Academic Research Scientist - Microbiology and Immunology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Microbiology and Immunology within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is seeking an Assistant Academic Research Scientist for Dr. Vijayakumar Velu's laboratory. The lab focuses on HIV research, including vaccination, therapy, pathogenesis, and mucosal immunology, utilizing human cohorts and nonhuman primate models. They also study immune responses related to human papillomavirus (HPV) in individuals living with HIV, examining the links between HPV infection, the microbiome, periodontal disease, precancerous lesions, and social determinants. The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, and a passion for research. This role requires a team player willing to learn and collaborate, ensuring high-quality laboratory research support and good communication skills. The position contributes to advancing science and improving human and non-human primate health through research discoveries.

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

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• PhD in Life Sciences.
• Familiarity with viral immunology, diagnostics, and immune profiling biomarker arrays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, 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