RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGR 4 - INSTITUTE FOR PROTEIN DESIGN
University of Washington Bothell
Research Scientist/Engr 4 – Institute for Protein Design | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. POSITION PURPOSE The specific field of research for this Research Scientist 4 - Malaria is in the computational design and experimental characterization of novel protein nanoparticle vaccine candidates for malaria. This position is devoted primarily to scientific research and requires a Master’s Degree in a biochemistry- or biology-related field, with at least 4 years of experience in malaria vaccinology. The UW Institute for Protein Design (IPD) is seeking to hire a Research Scientist 4 - Malaria to lead the IPD’s program on malaria vaccine discovery and development. The Research Scientist 4 will work closely with Dr. Neil King and a team of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists at the IPD – as well as external collaborators and funders – to conceive, design, produce, and characterize novel malaria vaccine candidates. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Research Scientist 4 - Malaria will lead coordination of all malaria vaccine-based projects at the IPD. The candidate will develop and maintain collaborations with other research labs throughout the world to effectively integrate their expertise with vaccine technologies developed in the King lab. The Research Scientist 4 - Malaria will also directly lead vaccine design and characterization efforts. Malaria vaccine design and characterization – 50% Characterize monoclonal antibodies isolated from immunogenicity studies using biolayer interferometry (BLI), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), and electron microscopy (EM). Design nanoparticle immunogens for malaria that incorporate engineered N-linked glycans that engage the innate immune system and improve vaccine performance. Experimentally characterize the composition, structure, antigenicity, assembly competency, stability, and immunogenicity of glycosylated nanoparticle immunogens. Training/Mentoring – 20% Analysis and Reporting of Results – 20% Collaboration with Internal and External Stakeholders – 10% MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology or similar and 4 years of relevant experience with Protein Design, OR equivalent combination of education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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