Immunology Project Scientist - Vaccine Research & Organoids

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is hiring a full-time Project Scientist (Assistant level). The appointee will lead research on modeling immune responses to vaccines, supervise students or technicians, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and assist with grant proposals.

This role emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary work with independent supervision and no teaching duties, under Dr. Dennis Hartigan-O’Connor.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology or Enzymology.
• At least three years of postdoctoral experience in Microbiology or Immunology.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative research on modeling immune responses to vaccines.
• Supervise students/technicians on methods development and experiments.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals independently or with the PI.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and budget components.

Skills

Research planning

Mentorship

Grant writing

Peer review

Education

PhD in Immunology or Enzymology

Job description

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is hiring a full-time Project Scientist (Assistant level). The appointee will lead research on modeling immune responses to vaccines, supervise students or technicians, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and assist with grant proposals.

This role emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary work with independent supervision and no teaching duties, under Dr. Dennis Hartigan-O’Connor.