Assistant Professor - CRT Dahlman Lab

Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. Description:

Job Description: https://dahlmanlab.org

The Dahlman Lab at the School of Medicine within the department of Biomedical Engineer is seeking an Assistant Professor CRT who will Lead efforts in cutting-edge competitive research programs in mRNA-nanoparticle therapies. This person who will help design, conduct research, and perform a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance the professional and technical skills needed for pursuit of an independent career in research. The candidate will have documented scientific achievements and will continue to pursue external sponsored research opportunities to grow their own research portfolio and transition into more senior roles. Research on characterizing mRNA-nanoparticle therapies by designing and characterizing the safety, efficacy, scalp, and translation of nanoparticle chemistries. This work will ultimately result in the delivery and development of new applications for mRNA and other RNA-based drugs. The drugs may consist of vaccines, gene replacement therapies, mRNA-encoded antibodies, CRISPR gene editing therapies, and others. The focus of the programs will be on extrahepatic delivery, and will therefore require both de-targeting the liver and increasing delivery to other tissues. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.

Job requirements:

• The Assistant Professor CRT 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Demonstrates increased responsibility through management of teams and leadership of scientific projects by applying advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development, as well as facilitating in some training aspects of other team members.
• Aids in writing IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents.
• Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
• Will identify and pursue research grant funding opportunities as a Principal Investigator and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Additional Job Details: Experience developing lipid nanoparticles for non-liver mRNA therapies is important.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or MD in engineering, biology, chemistry, medicine, applied mathematics, or the natural sciences- required by the start of the appointment. Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
• NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.