Visiting Scientific Project Lead, Genomics Lab

Illinois International; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Visiting Scientific Project Manager at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, leads independent research while supervising trainees and coordinating multiple research activities.

This 100% full-time Academic Professional role is based in Champaign-Urbana and involves strategic collaboration across teams to meet project milestones. The position requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or Molecular Biology is required.
• Minimum five years of research experience beyond graduate education.
• Experience leading collaborative research and mentoring trainees.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate research activities and laboratory operations.
• Provide technical guidance and train trainees and junior staff.
• Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, students, and staff to meet milestones.
• Prepare presentations and contribute to publications and reports.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Virology techniques

Team coordination

Scientific publishing

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or Molecular Biology

Job description

The Visiting Scientific Project Manager at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, leads independent research while supervising trainees and coordinating multiple research activities.

This 100% full-time Academic Professional role is based in Champaign-Urbana and involves strategic collaboration across teams to meet project milestones. The position requires a Ph.D.