EBV Drug Discovery Research Scientist

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Yang Lab seeks an experienced virologist to join as a Basic Life Science Research Scientist in Palo Alto. The role focuses on EBV-targeted prototype drug development, evaluating compounds, and elucidating mechanisms of action.

You will mentor junior scientists, design experiments, and contribute to grant applications, while working in an interdisciplinary team within the Microbiology & Immunology department.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in virology, cell or molecular biology, or biochemistry plus at least 2 years of postdoctoral training with EBV-focused molecular virology.
• Experience with EBNA1, LMP1 and LMP2 biochemistry or induced proximity approaches desired or to be learned on the job.
• Ability to independently design experiments, plan work, and progress multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate small molecules in biochemical, cell biology, and virological assays.
• Characterize mechanisms of action of small molecules.
• Develop novel assays for evaluating compounds with induced proximity mechanisms of action.
• Contribute to grant applications and progress reports; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Data management

Collaboration

Education

PhD in virology, cell biology or biochemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

GraphPad Prism

MATLAB

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Yang Lab seeks an experienced virologist to join as a Basic Life Science Research Scientist in Palo Alto. The role focuses on EBV-targeted prototype drug development, evaluating compounds, and elucidating mechanisms of action.

You will mentor junior scientists, design experiments, and contribute to grant applications, while working in an interdisciplinary team within the Microbiology & Immunology department.