Research Scientist, The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center

Responsibilities

Full-time research or scholarship at the University.
Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career.
Supervised by a senior scholar;
and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in immunology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in T cell biology, lymphocyte analysis, genetic engineering, animal husbandry and handling, and/or human translational immunology experience.
• PhD or equivalent degree in a relative scientific field of study by appointment start date.

Qualifications

Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven grant writing skills (e.g., pre-doctoral awards and/or submitted grants).
• Highly motivated to develop new research avenues.
• Detail-oriented.
• Highly collaborative.

Benefits

Salary range is commensurate with education and experience.

Pay

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

Schedule

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.