Project Scientist - Dept. of Medicine/Comprehensive Transplant/Immunology Ctr. - Zhang Lab

As a Project Scientist, you will work independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. You may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Our Project Scientist title carries out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series. You may also participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author and may develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols. Our ideal candidate will have Transplantation and Immunology experience/background.Educational Requirements:Must be a Ph.D. or M.D. in Molecular Biology, Biology or Biochemistry.

Experience:Maintains experimental computerized data management, and experience in eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems at the DNA, RNA, or protein level.

Experience and knowledge of Transplantation and Immunology, preferred.

Minimum of two to three (2-3) years as a Postdoctoral Fellow.

Completion of Postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization.

Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.

Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols.

Physical demands of this role:Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending.

Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet.

Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors and telephones.

Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices such as telephones, fire alarms and mechanical failure alarms.

Near visual acuity including color differentiation.

Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers. Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment safely and efficiently.

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