Role Snapshot
The Research Scientist will conduct cutting-edge HIV cure research at UNC's Browne Lab, focusing on HIV reservoir immunology, latency reversal, and viral clearance mechanisms. This role contributes to translational and discovery-based research within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment aimed at advancing HIV cure strategies.
Key Responsibilities: Design and optimize experimental protocols, conduct complex research investigations, interpret scientific data, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations. Support collaborative initiatives within the lab and across research partners while maintaining high standards of scientific rigor.
Skills & Tools: Expertise in virology, immunology, or related biomedical sciences with strong technical proficiency in laboratory methods, experimental design, and data analysis. Demonstrated scientific independence, intellectual curiosity, and ability to communicate findings effectively.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent postdoctoral experience in virology, immunology, or a closely related biomedical field with demonstrated research productivity. Proven ability to design and execute complex research projects independently.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $120K–$180K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The UNC HIV Cure Center Browne Lab seeks a highly motivated and innovative Research Scientist to advance cutting-edge investigations into the immunology of HIV reservoirs, latency reversal strategies, and mechanisms of viral clearance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to translational and discovery-based research focused on advancing HIV cure strategies within a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
The successful candidate will possess expertise in virology, immunology, or a closely related biomedical science field, along with the scientific independence, technical proficiency, and intellectual curiosity necessary to drive complex research projects forward. The Research Scientist will contribute to experimental design, protocol optimization, data interpretation, and scientific dissemination while supporting ongoing collaborative initiatives within the lab and across research partners.
The successful candidate will possess expertise in virology, immunology, or a closely related biomedical science field, along with the scientific independence, technical proficiency, and intellectual curiosity necessary to drive complex research projects forward. The Research Scientist will contribute to experimental design, protocol optimization, data interpretation, and scientific dissemination while supporting ongoing collaborative initiatives within the lab and across research partners.
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