Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yang Lab in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine is currently recruiting for an experienced virologist to join our lab as a Basic Life Science Research Scientist and work with a team of medicinal chemists, virologists, and structural biologists in developing prototype drugs to combat chronic viral infection. As a member of our research team, the Research Scientist will make original scientific contributions including (1) evaluation of small molecules in biochemical, cell biological, and virological assays; (2) characterization of small molecule mechanisms of action; (3) development of novel assays for evaluating and optimizing compounds with induced proximity mechanisms of action. The Research Scientist will write scientific sections of grant applications and progress reports and mentor/supervise junior members of the research team. This is a 1-year fixed term appointment with the possibility of reappointment contingent upon funding and operational needs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in virology, cell or molecular biology, or biochemistry plus at least 2 years of postdoctoral training that includes prior experience with molecular virology of gammaherpesviruses or retroviruses, including molecular biology and reverse genetics; replication and reactivation assays; cell line generation and optimization.
• Knowledge of EBV biology and EBV-associated cancers or HIV virology is essential, as is the ability to manage your own research and contribute ideas for new directions and funding opportunities.
• Ability to identify and pilot the appropriate approaches to answer experimental questions/problems and to independently design experiments to advance projects are required.
• Excellent quantitative and communication skills and ability to collaborate are essential.
• strong oral/written communication skills
• strong accuracy and attention to detail
• the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to achieve desired goals.
• Knowledge and skill in applying quantitative methods to biological problems and experiments.
• Computer literacy with emphasis on Windows operating systems and software applications; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Graphpad Prism, and other quantitative analysis programs.
• thrive working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• willing to learn and evolve as a scientist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing and mentoring junior scientists in the laboratory is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• evaluation of small molecules in biochemical, cell biological, and virological assays
• characterization of small molecule mechanisms of action
• development of novel assays for evaluating and optimizing compounds with induced proximity mechanisms of action
• write scientific sections of grant applications and progress reports
• mentor/supervise junior members of the research team

What This Job Offers

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