Research Scientist I - Primate Virology & Neurodegeneration

Tulane University; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in Covington, Louisiana, invites applications for a Research Scientist I in our Biomedical Virology laboratory. You will contribute to an Alzheimer’s project using nonhuman primate models and evaluate vaccine effects on clinical outcomes, biomarkers, and disease progression.

The role involves preparing scheduling and regulatory documents, progress reports, and presentations, working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab staff, and collaborating with faculty, postdocs,

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent terminal degree required.
• Strong laboratory research experience in an academic environment.
• Experience with animal models, especially nonhuman primates, preferred.
• Experience with organoid models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantifiable, meaningful research in biomedical virology.
• Communicate findings clearly in oral, written, and presentations.
• Collaborate with PI, lab staff, faculty, and students.
• Prepare scheduling and regulatory documents and progress reports.

Skills

Laboratory research

Nonhuman primate work

Scientific communication

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M.)

Job description

Tulane University in Covington, Louisiana, invites applications for a Research Scientist I in our Biomedical Virology laboratory. You will contribute to an Alzheimer’s project using nonhuman primate models and evaluate vaccine effects on clinical outcomes, biomarkers, and disease progression.

The role involves preparing scheduling and regulatory documents, progress reports, and presentations, working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab staff, and collaborating with faculty, postdocs,