What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV Research Strategist position at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative?
HIV Research Collaboration
We are seeking a highly skilled HIV research professional to collaborate with our global research team. As a member of the IAVI team, you will be responsible for advancing immune response evaluation of HIV vaccine candidates with key partners in sub-Saharan Africa. This involves working closely with internal and external collaborators to develop lead HIV antibody and 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 conducting and developing immunological assays, including serological assays, primary cell culture assays, cytokine staining assays, and antigen-specific B and T cell identification assays.
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 a highly skilled HIV research professional to collaborate with our global research team. As a member of the IAVI team, you will be responsible for advancing immune response evaluation of HIV vaccine candidates with key partners in sub-Saharan Africa. This involves working closely with internal and external collaborators to develop lead HIV antibody and 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 conducting and developing immunological assays, including serological assays, primary cell culture assays, cytokine staining assays, and antigen-specific B and T cell identification assays.
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.
