What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Vaccine Discovery position at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative?
Vaccine Development Expertise
We are seeking an experienced vaccine development expert to lead our HIV research efforts. As a member of the IAVI team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of vaccine candidates from discovery and optimization to preclinical evaluation, manufacturing, and clinical trials.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in immunology or virology, with at least 8 years of independent research experience following doctoral training. They will possess significant expertise in HIV research, as well as experience with bacterial and mammalian cell cultures, recombinant antigen design, expression and purification, and in-depth knowledge of rodent and non-human primate animal models in vaccine development.
The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record in a relevant scientific area, experience writing grant proposals for scientific research and successfully obtaining funding, and a track record of working in a matrixed, multi-faceted research team to deliver collaborative projects.
This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to offer relevant and realistic strategic plans, programs, and recommendations. The successful candidate will also be able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful.
We are seeking an experienced vaccine development expert to lead our HIV research efforts. As a member of the IAVI team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of vaccine candidates from discovery and optimization to preclinical evaluation, manufacturing, and clinical trials.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in immunology or virology, with at least 8 years of independent research experience following doctoral training. They will possess significant expertise in HIV research, as well as experience with bacterial and mammalian cell cultures, recombinant antigen design, expression and purification, and in-depth knowledge of rodent and non-human primate animal models in vaccine development.
The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record in a relevant scientific area, experience writing grant proposals for scientific research and successfully obtaining funding, and a track record of working in a matrixed, multi-faceted research team to deliver collaborative projects.
This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to offer relevant and realistic strategic plans, programs, and recommendations. The successful candidate will also be able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful.
