Research Scientist II - Atlanta, United States - InsideHigherEd

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Atlanta, GA

The Kwong lab in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a non tenure-track research faculty position in Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity.

We are currently seeking exceptional individuals to join our research group as a Research Scientist. The successful candidate will be a motivated and creative individual that will pioneer a new class of biosensors that leverage design principles from synthetic biology for early cancer detection. They will take a lead role in experimental design, execution of experiments, and interpretation of results to achieve the major objectives of NIH- and/or ARPA-H-sponsored research projects.

The successful candidate will thrive on teamwork and collaboration. They will embrace a fast-paced environment and work closely with lab members to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded research group with an established track record of breakthrough innovation and academic excellence

The Laboratory for Synthetic Immunity (LSI) is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory School of Medicine. Founded in 2014 by Director Dr. Gabe Kwong, the mission of LSI is to pioneer the next wave of diagnostic to intercept diseases at an early stage and develop treatments that drive deep responses to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.

Work closely with the director and lab members in experimental design, bench and animal studies, and data interpretation.Conduct and lead experiments to achieve research, grant, or contract milestones. Play a lead role in regular internal project meetings and data reviews.Provide research expertise to aid lab trainees including postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates to achieve their research objectives and degree milestones. Work with the lab director and university officials in grant administration, project budgets, and scientific reporting. Play a lead role in drafting manuscripts and grant applications. Other related activities to ensure success of research program.

A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, orA Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, orA Doctoral degree

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Immunology, or related fields.Expertise in the design and testing of nanoparticle formulations and gene delivery.Proficiency in cell and molecular biology techniques including sterile technique, cell culture, chromatography, electrophoresis, and flow cytometry.Proficiency in animal studies including live animal imaging, animal handling and drug administration, necropsy, and cell isolation.Skilled in protein production and purification.Experience with T cell isolation; isolation, and dissociation of mouse tumor xenografts.Proficiency with statistical software like SPSS and/or GraphPad PrismExcellent organizational, communication, time-management, and collaboration skills are required.Demonstrated desire to mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students.

Gabe A. Kwong: Associate Professor, Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Faculty Fellow,

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.

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