Assistant Academic Research Scientist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics

Assistant Academic Research Scientist | School of Medicine – Pediatrics

Apply for the Assistant Academic Research Scientist position in the School of Medicine – Pediatrics at Emory University
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The Scientist will play a key role in advancing basic and translational research in the field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This position involves performing a wide range of highly technical and complex research activities, contributing to scientific discoveries that enhance our understanding of immune‑metabolic pathways in intestinal inflammation.

• Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
• Duties include experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation, as well as communicating results of basic and/or translational research.
• Review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
• Assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate.
• With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals and perform other responsibilities as required.

• Apply advanced technical expertise to design, execute, and interpret experiments, and recommend innovative approaches to improve research quality and reproducibility.
• Demonstrate leadership in the management of research teams and scientific projects, including developing protocols, overseeing experimental workflows, and mentoring junior staff and trainees.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of regulatory documents such as IACUC, IRB, and Biosafety applications.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of research activities conducted by team members.
• Participate in grant preparation and scientific writing, and with the approval of the faculty director, may lead independent research projects or oversee specialized instrumentation and methodological development. Uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity, collaboration, and professionalism in support of the laboratory’s mission.
• PhD or MD/MD‑PhD with at least two years of professional research experience in a technical or biomedical laboratory setting.
• Strong background in immunology, cellular metabolism, and/or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research.
• Demonstrated proficiency in stem cell and organoid culture, as well as cellular and molecular biology techniques such as flow cytometry, RT‑qPCR, Western blotting, and imaging assays.
• Proven track record of scientific productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications in relevant fields.
• Laboratory experience and technical expertise should align with the research focus on immune‑metabolic interactions in intestinal inflammation.

• PhD or master’s degree and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab, or bachelor’s degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be related to the area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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