Assistant Project Scientist — Host-Virus Immunology Lab

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for a full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant level. The appointee will work under supervision and contribute to a productive research program focused on modeling host-virus interactions.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and at least four years of postdoctoral gammaherpesvirus experience, with expertise in proximity-labeling techniques and

Qualifications

• This position requires a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with at least four years of postdoctoral gammaherpesvirus experience.
• Experience with proximity-labeling experiments and collaborative research with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and to assist in proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead creative research projects within the host-virus interaction area.
• Supervise students or technicians and help design experiments and methods.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and assist with grant writing and reporting.
• Present results at seminars and conferences and coordinate lab activities.

Skills

Research planning

Lab supervision

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Job description

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for a full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant level. The appointee will work under supervision and contribute to a productive research program focused on modeling host-virus interactions.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and at least four years of postdoctoral gammaherpesvirus experience, with expertise in proximity-labeling techniques and