Postdoctoral Fellow I (Antibody Engineering)

genevausa; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva USA is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow/Consultant to support Principal Investigators and staff in developing and evaluating next-generation prophylactics. The role includes design, expression, purification, and characterization of antibodies, scFvs, and BS-scFvs targeting key vaccine candidates, bridging computational design with wet-lab work.

The position emphasizes project coordination, data management, regulatory support, and ensuring enrollment targets where applicable, with a strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Job description

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow/Consultant to support the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and research staff in the development and evaluation of next-generation prophylactics. The successful candidate will conduct proof-of-concept studies involving the design, expression, purification, and characterization of antibodies, single-chain variable fragments (scFvs), and bispecific scFvs (BS-scFvs) targeting key vaccine candidates.

About the Project

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of computational protein design, structural biology, artificial intelligence, and translational vaccinology within a highly collaborative research environment. The candidate will bridge computational approaches with hands-on wet-laboratory research and contribute to the advancement of novel prophylactic strategies.

In addition to laboratory and research responsibilities, the Postdoctoral Fellow/Consultant will assist with overall project execution, including ensuring enrollment targets are met when applicable, maintaining protocol adherence, supporting monitoring visits, overseeing regulatory and administrative requirements, assisting with data management, and providing project close-out support. The successful candidate will work closely with investigators and research staff to ensure scientific, operational, and regulatory objectives are achieved.

Work Authorization Requirement

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Salary Range

$75,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities