Research Scientist – Microbiology and Immunology

Emory University

. Build and fit mechanistic models linking behavioral tracking data to infection outcomes and viral dynamics .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building mechanistic models of infection and transmission, applying Bayesian inference methods, and conducting biochemical assays. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for collaboration within a multidisciplinary research environment.

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Bayesian MethodsStatistical InferenceInfectious Disease ModelingDynamical SystemsPeer-Reviewed Publications

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Hard Skills

Mechanistic ModelingBehavioral Tracking Data AnalysisStochastic ModelingMCMCMaximum Likelihood EstimationBiochemical AssaysCell-Based AssaysHigh-Throughput ScreeningStructural OptimizationBench Science

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Viral DynamicsInfection OutcomesMultidisciplinary ResearchBiomedical InvestigatorsMedicinal ChemistsGraduate StudentsPostdocsEmory University

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and fit mechanistic models linking behavioral tracking data to infection outcomes and viral dynamics
Develop within-host and between-host models of infection and transmission
Apply Bayesian and likelihood-based inference methods to experimental data
Integrate behavioral data from ferret transmission experiments with within-host viral dynamics
Collaborate with graduate students, postdocs, and faculty across multidisciplinary fields
Write papers and present research at meetings
Mentor students
Develop biochemical and cell-based assays for high-throughput screening of small molecule libraries
Develop and execute lower-throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds
Perform hands-on bench science and communicate with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists
May supervise staff and perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
Strong technical background
Experience with dynamical systems, stochastic modeling, or statistical inference, including Bayesian methods, MCMC, or maximum likelihood
Familiarity with infectious disease modeling, within-host viral dynamics, or immunology
Demonstrated record of scholarly research, including peer-reviewed publications
Communication skills sufficient for working with members of a diverse, multidisciplinary research group
Ability to work in person at an Emory University location, subject to limited department-discretionary remote work options

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request