Assistant Project Scientist: Immunology & Vaccine Research

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology seeks a full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant level. The appointee will design and carry out immune‑response research on vaccines, supervise students or technicians, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and assist with grant proposals under Dr.

Dennis Hartigan-O'Connor. This role emphasizes collaboration in multidisciplinary projects and requires experience with organoids, flow

Qualifications

• Experience with organoids and data analysis using R or Python.
• Experience in modeling immune responses to vaccines and infectious diseases.
• Proficiency with flow cytometry and immune assays.

Responsibilities

• Design specific projects including methods and techniques; supervise students/technicians.
• Collaborate with colleagues in multi-disciplinary projects; contribute to team goals.
• Publish research in peer‑reviewed journals independently or with the PI.
• Assist in writing proposals and progress reports for funding from federal and other sources.

Skills

Flow cytometry

R or Python data analysis

Organoid culture

Immunology models

Mouse & NHP models

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology or Enzymology

Job description

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology seeks a full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant level. The appointee will design and carry out immune‑response research on vaccines, supervise students or technicians, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and assist with grant proposals under Dr.

Dennis Hartigan-O'Connor. This role emphasizes collaboration in multidisciplinary projects and requires experience with organoids, flow