Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Performs other responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + 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, and advancing investigator-initiated translational immunotherapy efforts toward clinical application NOTE: Position tasksaregenerallyrequired tobe performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote workfrom homedayoptions may be grantedatdepartmentdiscretion.Emory reserves the right to changeremote workstatus with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Connect With Us!
Connect with us for general consideration!
Job Number
_164271_
Job Type
_Regular Full-Time_
Division
_School Of Medicine_
Department
_SOM: Surgery: Oncology_
Job Category
_Laboratory Research_
Campus Location (For Posting) : Location
_US-GA-Atlanta_
_Location : Name_
_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_
Remote Work Classification
_No Remote_
Health and Safety Information
_Working with animals, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials_E
Emory Healthcare/Emory University