Employer: Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA, United States
Category: Academic
Workplace type: On-site
Contract type: Regular
Grade: R99
Posted: 2026-05-20
The Yang Lab in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine is currently recruiting for an experienced virologist to join our lab as a Basic Life Science Research Scientist and work with an interdisciplinary team to develop prototype drugs targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). As a member of our research team, the Research Scientist will make original scientific contributions including (1) evaluation of small molecules in biochemical, cell biological, and virological assays; (2) characterization of small molecule mechanisms of action; (3) development of novel assays for evaluating and optimizing compounds with induced proximity mechanisms of action. The Research Scientist will write scientific sections of grant applications and progress reports and mentor/supervise junior members of the research team. This is a 1-year fixed term appointment with the possibility of reappointment contingent upon funding and operational needs.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in virology, cell or molecular biology, or biochemistry plus at least 2 years of postdoctoral training that includes prior experience with molecular virology of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), including molecular biology and reverse genetics; replication and reactivation assays; cell line generation and optimization.
- Experience with EBNA1, LMP1, and LMP2 biochemistry and/or induced proximity approaches using small molecules or biologics also desired or must be acquired on the job.
- The ability to identify and pilot the appropriate approaches to answer experimental questions/problems and to independently design experiments to advance projects is required.
- Excellent quantitative and communication skills, effective data management and curation, and ability to collaborate are essential.
The successful candidate will have strong accuracy and attention to detail, excellent record keeping and data organization/management; and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to achieve desired goals. Knowledge and skill in applying quantitative methods to biological problems and experiments necessary. Experience managing and mentoring junior scientists in the laboratory is highly desired. Proficiency with Windows operating systems and software applications including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Graphpad Prism, Matlab, and other quantitative analysis programs. Most important is that you thrive working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and that you are willing to learn and evolve as a scientist.
Qualifications:
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $ 79,849 to $ 92,000 per annum.
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years since their applicable education, field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; among other factors.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.