Staff Scientist — HIV Gene Therapy & AAV Vector Research

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Florida seeks a highly motivated Scripps Staff Scientist for innovative HIV/AIDS research. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in immunology or a related field along with strong project management and communication skills. Responsibilities include leading research projects, grant writing, and laboratory techniques such as cell culture and protein purification. This is a full-time position with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or MD in a relevant scientific discipline required.
• A minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.
• Evidence of productivity from publications in high-quality journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead research focused on developing a functional cure for HIV/AIDS.
• Project management including meetings and budgeting.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Abilities

Education

Ph.D. in immunology, virology, or a related discipline

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

qPCR

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

A leading research institution in Florida seeks a highly motivated Scripps Staff Scientist for innovative HIV/AIDS research. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in immunology or a related field along with strong project management and communication skills. Responsibilities include leading research projects, grant writing, and laboratory techniques such as cell culture and protein purification. This is a full-time position with salary commensurate with experience.