Senior Research Scientist- Whiteley lab

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Atlanta, GA

About the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Biological Sciences Undergraduate degree programs include 4 year BS and 5 year BS/MS programs in Biology and Bioinformatics. Graduate degree programs include: MS and PhD in Biology, MS and PhD in Bioinformatics, MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering as well as PhD in Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physiology, and Dual Degree Doctorate of Physical Therapy/ Doctor of Philosophy. Research strengths include: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Ecology, Evolution, Integrative Physiology, Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biomedical Sciences. The School is home to the two largest undergraduate majors in the College of Sciences: Biology and Neuroscience. Faculty members in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to work with students from all majors on campus.

The School of Biological Sciences is seeking a highly qualified Senior Research Scientist to lead research focused on the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, particularly how interactions with bacterial or host cell partners influence these processes. In addition to conducting independent research, the Senior Research Scientist will contribute to the academic and scientific community through:

• Mentorship of PhD students
• Grant and fellowship proposal development
• Manuscript preparation and publication support
• Laboratory collaboration and operational support

1. Mentoring PhD Students
The role will involve regular mentorship of PhD students, including weekly one-on-one meetings to discuss and troubleshoot experiments, monitor progress, and provide guidance. A summary of each meeting will be shared and discussed with Dr. Whiteley.

2. Grant and Fellowship Writing
The position includes leading the preparation of grant proposals and fellowship applications to various funding agencies (e.g., NIH, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation). Responsibilities include gathering data, reviewing relevant literature, and drafting full proposals with accompanying figures and references.

3. Manuscript Preparation and Publication Support
The Research Scientist will assist PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in writing and organizing manuscripts for publication. This includes summarizing results, structuring content, and supporting the submission and revision process.

4. Laboratory Support and Collaboration
The applicant is expected to provide hands-on support to students and postdocs in the lab on a daily basis. Physical presence in the lab during core working hours is required, fostering a collaborative environment.

• A Master's degree and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• A Master's degree and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
• A Doctoral degree and four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree.

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae via the Georgia Tech's Career job portal.

Requests for information may be directed to Brandy Olmer, brandy.olmer@gatech.edu

Application will be considered immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

Salary; 95K -100K

Full time

Onsite