Research Associate, Senior Part-Time

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 76675 - 97400

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine seeks candidates for a Senior Research Associate to assist in investigations of bioinspired immunoregulatory macrocyclic peptides. This is a part time position (60%).

Under the direction of Principal Investigators our research studies focus on peptidic effectors of mammalian innate immunity for drug development. The laboratory employs an array of general scientific laboratory research practices and procedures including molecular biology protein biochemistry enzyme kinetics immune signaling pathways microbiology and animal models for acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. Under direct supervision he/she participate in the design and execution of studies to characterize the interactions of macrocyclic peptides in in vitro and in vivo models of inflammatory disorders including IBD and RA as well as rodent cancer models. He/she will carry out studies using in silico and bioinformatic approaches to develop testable hypotheses regarding the mechanisms and pharmacodynamics of natural and engineered macrocyclic peptides.

The Senior Research Associate will be given the opportunity to develop new approaches that complement ongoing expertise in the laboratory. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and a minimum of 3 years experience conducting research on natural or engineered peptidic agents implicated in health and disease. Candidates should have expertise in molecular biology biochemistry cell biology and bioinformatics as well as demonstrated expertise in data analysis manuscript preparation and a successful record of publication. A collaborative approach to scientific investigation and the willingness to teach are essential.

The University offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Flexible hours will be required.

This is On Site and Hybrid position

Salary Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $76675.67- $97400.00. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment
procedures analysis methods principles theories and concepts.
Preferred Experience: 10 years

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