Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: December 1, 2025
Category: Medical Research
Job Number: 157284
Department: SOM: Pediatrics – Infectious Disease
Remote Work: No remote option
Work Environment: Laboratory setting; work with human blood, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials

About Emory University

Emory University is a top-tier research institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and developing future leaders. The university seeks individuals who can contribute meaningfully to its diverse and collaborative academic community.

Job Description

This Postdoctoral Fellow role supports research within the Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Disease Division. The position provides advanced training under a designated Principal Investigator, building professional research skills and independence for a long-term scientific career.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, conducting, and evaluating experiments

• Developing new research ideas aligned with laboratory goals

• Preparing manuscripts and contributing to scientific publications

• Collaborating with the PI on research progress and direction

• Training or supervising research staff as needed

• Managing or operating specialized laboratory equipment

This is a temporary research trainee appointment, initially for one year, renewable with satisfactory performance and available funding. Total appointment length cannot exceed five years.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, ScD, DVM, DDS, or equivalent) in a relevant field

• Strong scientific writing skills

• Effective oral communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues

• Additional qualifications may be required depending on PI and project needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

The university complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Contact:

• Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance: 404-727-9867

• Accessibility Services: accessibility@emory.edu | 404-727-9877