Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week18-20 hours per week Overtime Eligible?Yes Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No Description of Work Unit The Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology ( MIP ) Department is comprised of over 400 individuals who share a common passion for solving some of the most important human and animal health problems today. Research programs include those related to mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally-occurring animal diseases. A leader in education, MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, a graduate program that provides training in a number of cutting-edge disciplines, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs. Search Contact EmailRay.goodrich@colostate.edu, Izabela.Ragan@colostate.edu Position Summary The individual in this role will serve as a Research Scientist for an NIH / NIAID sponsored position related to the SolaVAX-CoV-2 Development program and support research activities related to development of new vaccine formulations and evaluation of immunological responses in pre-clinical and animal studies. The individual in this role will interface with investigators who are conducing pre-clinical work as well as external collaborators who are working on new vaccine formulations derived from the SolaVAX technology platform. Position Minimum Qualifications Research doctorate degree, teaching experience in a supervised setting (e.g. as a graduate teaching assistant), experience in microbiology wet lab and cell culture for bacterial and/or viral agents. Experience in animal studies and BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory research. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years’ experience as a postdoctoral scientist. Experience in data processing and analysis, immunological assays (ELISAs, neutralization assays), molecular techniques ( PCR ), culturing of virus and bacteria, cell culture and handling of infectious agents. Posting Details Working TitleTemporary Research Scientist I - Goodrich Lab Posting Number202400506T DepartmentMicrobiology, Immunology and Pathology Salary Range$60,000 - $80,000 at full time rate Employee Benefits Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ Close Date07/12/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant. 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Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Job Duties Job Duty CategoryConducting Independent and Collaborative Research Duty/Responsibility Fulfill research objectives in Dr. Goodrich’s funded research in vaccine preparation and immunology. Complete laboratory research, data analysis, preparation of scientific manuscripts, deliver scientific presentations, and prepare new and renewal grant applications. Percentage Of Time70 Job Duty CategoryProgram Management Duty/Responsibility Ensure scientific progress on the proposed research, organize collaborative work, and complete required progress reports Percentage Of Time15 Job Duty CategorySupervision Duty/Responsibility Supervision of undergraduate researchers, research associates and/or mentorship of graduate students. Percentage Of Time15 References Minimum References Required3 Maximum References Required3 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents + Curriculum Vitae