The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Emory University, School of Medicine, is looking for a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Specialist working in the laboratory of Dr. M. Ammar Zafar, focusing on bacterial pathogenesis. The research in the laboratory is looking to understand how pathogenic bacteria colonize the host mucosal surfaces, cause disease or transmit to another host. The laboratory looks at the host and bacterial factors contributing to a pathogen's dissemination. The work will include genetic manipulation of pathogenic bacteria, high throughput sequencing approaches, working with DNA, RNA, and proteins, animal studies using mice, and cell culture work. For a list of...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - With minimal supervision, provides administrative support for a Chair or Assistant Dean of an academic or basic research unit or for an Assistant Vice President or Assistant Vice Provost (and above). - Oversees office operations and ensures office activities comply with policies and procedures. - Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and...

We seek a highly motivated individual with expertise in Electron Microscopy to join the Robert P. Apkarian Integrated Electron Microscopy Core (IEMC) at Emory University as a Research Specialist, Senior. The IEMC houses an array of electron microscopes and ancillary instrumentation at two sites on Emory’s main campus. The Senior Research Specialist will assist in the daily operation of the IEMC, including maintenance and operation of electron microscopes and ancillary equipment, as well as assistance on user projects. This position will report to the Core Director and collaborate in routine activities carried out by the IEMC team. The position will be filled with a salary...

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.   This position will be tasked with performing molecular modeling and computer aided drug design including docking, QSAR, core replacement, and pharmacophore modeling. Candidate should have experience with the following software: Schrödinger (Maestro, Glide, molecular dynamics), Cresset (Flare, FEP), and GraphPad. Ideal candidate will also have wet lab...

Under the direct supervision of a Research Pharmacist, prepares, compounds, and distributes drugs issued by the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) for ongoing research studies.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assists pharmacists in the daily dispensing process and delivery of doses. - Prepares IV doses, both non-hazardous and hazardous. -

The ideal applicant will have extensive experience in preclinical models of inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis (UC) and metabolic syndrome, as well as have experience in microbiome research.   These models may include chemically induced UC, genetic models or immune stimulation, and high-fat diet induced obesity. The candidate is expected to have skills in mouse husbandry and surgery, as well as skills related to pathology, histology, molecular biology, and statistics/ data analysis. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:   - Supports the safe and efficient operation of University Centrifugal Chillers (up to 2000 tons) and other equipment associated with the chiller plants in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards. - Monitors and helps to troubleshoots the chiller management system that controls the chilled water equipment serving the campus. - Supports the monitoring and maintenance of cooling tower water treatment controllers and associated equipment. - Performs daily rounds to inspect the chiller equipment. - Supports the Sampling and testing of the chemicals as necessary to maintain correct water...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs the duties of an armed peace officer. - Conducts field investigations, initiates and executes detentions, makes arrests, issues citations, writes reports, obtains warrants, conducts searches, transports prisoners to jail or to a juvenile facility, and testifies in a court of law. - Provides armed vehicular and foot patrol within jurisdiction. -

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Independently performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures. - Devises highly specialized research procedures by applying a knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment. - Provides input to protocol development. - Serves as a technical...

The Associate Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results Investigates and...

As a Psychologist for the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), provides targeted behavioral mental health and education and outreach services to medical residents and fellows in graduate medical education (GME) at the Emory University School of Medicine (SOM).   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conducts comprehensive assessments for individuals and couples. - Provides triage, short-term counseling, coaching services, crisis intervention, clinical consultation and critical incident response. - Develops...

The APP works under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations.   JOB DESCRIPTION: - Under supervision of an attending neonatologist and following established protocols, manages care for high-risk newborns and their families in emergency and non-emergency situations. - Identifies and assists and/or...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Experience growing cells in a lab is required - Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures. - Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques. - May assist in protocol design. -

JOB DESCRIPTION: - Supports the day-to-day activities of a team of Post-Award Specialists. Monitors workload distribution and raises any concerns to the Research Administration Services (RAS) director. - Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate. - Coordinates with RAS Director regarding pre-award activities, issues resolution, and workload distribution. - Ensures strong levels of customer service to...

The Gordon Laboratory seeks a motivated Research Specialist to spearhead cutting-edge Proteomics and Experimental Genetics studies focused on virus-host interactions, immune regulation, and carcinogenesis. The Gordon Lab pioneers advanced mass spectrometry, experimental genetics, and computational approaches to map functional pathways. Based in the Emory University Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, we have ample access to primary tissue samples, and our affiliation with the Pathology Translational Research Unit provides extraordinary collaboration opportunities towards data-driven analyses and synergy with world-leading immunologists. Our affiliation with Georgia Tech...

A position is available in the laboratory of Renee Read in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Successful applicants will join our collaborative translational research team to study the genetics and biology of pediatric and adult glioblastoma.   We are hiring a Research Specialist to work with human organoid models and mouse models of glioblastomas to examine the interactions of tumor stem cells with glia in the neural microenvironment in the brain. Our research program uses a multidisciplinary...