Director – Immunology/Vaccine Institute

Emory University

. Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for the Emory Immunology & Vaccine Institute .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Immunology, Virology, and Translational Research, with a strong focus on leading multi-disciplinary teams and advancing scientific discoveries into clinical applications. Proven ability to secure competitive research funding and foster collaborations across academic and industry partners.

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Ph.D. Or M.D. In ImmunologyLeadership In Academic ResearchNIH/RO1 Funding SuccessClinical Trial OversightCollaboration With External Partners

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Hard Skills

ImmunologyVirologyTranslational ResearchClinical TrialsGrant AcquisitionMonoclonal Antibody DiscoveryVaccine DevelopmentData Science CollaborationAutoimmunity ResearchTherapeutic Platforms

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Flow CytometryNon-Human Primate ModelsBiomedical Research NetworksClinical Research ProtocolsPhilanthropic Engagement

Industry Keywords

Peer-Reviewed ScholarshipPublic Health OrganizationsCross-Institutional ConsortiaEntrepreneurial ActivitiesRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute a long-term strategic vision for the Emory Immunology & Vaccine Institute
Lead and expand a team science environment spanning basic scientists, translational investigators, clinicians, data scientists, and external collaborators
Oversee research domains including T and B cell immunity, innate immunity and adjuvants, viral immune-pathogenesis, monoclonal antibody discovery, autoimmunity, vaccine discovery and development, and immunotherapy platforms
Foster collaborations with Emory departments, centers, institutes, external peer centers, biomedical research institutes, national research networks, and industry partners
Direct the administrative and scientific operation of Immunology, Flow Cytometry, Virology, and Non-Human Primate Cores
Oversee translation of basic scientific discoveries into human clinical trials and preventative or therapeutic vaccines
Provide strategic leadership to clinical research arms such as the Hope Clinic, ensuring compliance, protocol integrity, and recruitment for phase I–III clinical trials
Lead recruitment of principal investigators, research faculty, and post-doctoral scholars
Mentor junior and mid-career faculty and foster high-impact grant acquisition
Support medical education, doctoral training, and postdoctoral training programs
Oversee the EIVI operating budget and sustainable financial operations
Cultivate relationships with philanthropic donors, government entities, and international public health organizations
Foster faculty-initiated entrepreneurial activities and industry partnerships advancing products into clinical trials and commercialization
Represent Emory University and EIVI at scientific symposia, media engagements, regulatory briefings, and policy forums
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. with a background in Immunology, Virology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, or a closely related biomedical field
Eligible for appointment as a full Professor with tenure at the Emory University School of Medicine
Established record of impactful peer-reviewed scholarship
Sustained success in securing NIH/RO1, foundation, or equivalent competitive research funding
Demonstrated success in leading a major academic unit, institute, department, or large-scale multi-investigator research center
Preferred: experience advancing laboratory discoveries into clinical studies, therapeutic platforms, vaccines, diagnostics, or other innovations that improve human health
Preferred: experience negotiating cross-institutional consortia and working effectively across diverse academic, clinical, and corporate environments
Must reside in the state of Georgia
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Tenured senior faculty appointment
Eligibility for appointment as a full Professor with tenure at Emory University School of Medicine