Staff Scientist
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Position Description:
The Chanda lab focuses on the unraveling the molecular bases of virus-host interactions using system-based approaches, including CRISPR/RNAi, proteomics, chemoproteomics/chemical biology, metabolomics, and transcriptional profiling. We are specifically seeking to understand a pathogen’s ability to exploit the host cellular machinery and evade mechanisms of innate immune defenses to drive viral pathogenesis. The lab studies several RNA viruses of pandemic potential, including influenza virus, coronavirus, flaviruses, and filoviruses.
A Staff Scientist position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Sumit K. Chanda in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology @ Scripps Research, located in La Jolla (San Diego), California. This position will lead a team focused on elucidating critical molecular circuits at the viral-host interface, establishing mechanistic, in vivo, and clinical understanding of the role of these interactions in disease, and identifying novel targets for the development of next generation antiviral therapies for viruses of pandemic concern.
The Staff Scientist will play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in developing and expanding projects in this area, and will interface with external collaborators, mentor direct reports, and lead grant-writing efforts. Position is a fully supported non-tenure track position with the responsibility of leading a team of scientists, while retaining the ability to conduct independent research. Visit the Chanda lab website to learn more: The Chanda Lab
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with laboratory personnel on collaborative projects
- Expand a team focused on the elucidation of novel viral-host interactions
- Independently develop and implement new projects and seek enabling collaborations
- Direct the work of technical staff working on assigned projects
- Contribute and assist with preparation of grant applications
- Publish high impact scientific papers
Physical Requirements:
This position works in a laboratory for which BSL-2 and BSL-3 training is required. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in virology or related field with two years of postdoc experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained is required
- Training in BSL3 is highly desirable
- Strong background in systems-level approaches and bioinformatic analysis of large datasets is a plus
- Demonstrated track record of leadership, productivity as established through a body of publications, including in high-impact journals, and successful NIH grant writing
Additional Information:
Please submit a CV/Biosketch and a Cover Letter covering the following topics: (i) how does your research experience fit with our science? (ii) what can you uniquely bring to our research program & lab? (iii) and what are your long-term professional goals, and how can joining our team fit in these goals? and (iv) why you think you will be exceptionally successful in this role.
Preferred qualifications: 3 years of post-doctoral experience is highly desired.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience.
EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
COVID-19 update:
The safety and well-being of our candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top priority. Until restrictions change, interviews will be conducted virtually. New hires will work remotely, unless specifically authorized for campus access.