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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Functions as the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator for the Emory Institute for Drug Development (EIDD) or the Liotta Research Group. Exercises primary authority over the conduct of projects, including protocol development and adherence.

• Oversees large, often multidisciplinary, research and development projects; works closely with department or center heads on long-range planning. May serve as lead scientist of a defined research and development project, or as an interstitial member of a research team.

• Assumes responsibility for direct reports including recruiting, managing, mentoring and developing scientific staff. Oversees fiscal matters with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel. May submit protocol proposals to Emory IACUC, and upon approval, have access to Emory vivaria.

• Publishes original and innovative findings. May participate in scientific societies, committees, and review groups at the national and international level. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent plus ten years of professional research experience. Experience directing multiple scientific projects and in supervising research and development staff is preferred.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

About the Liotta Research Group: The Liotta Research Group (LRG) is an Emory-based medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research group, led by Dr. Dennis Liotta. Our focus is the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents. The drugs, generated by the LRG over several decades, include therapies for HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), cancer and neurological disorders, to name a few. In addition to our ongoing programs in antivirals and prodrug platform technologies, our current efforts include designing and developing novel non-opioid analgesics, anti-anxiolytics, NMDA receptor modulators, chemotherapeutics and immuno-oncology agents.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Job Number 129355

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Emory College

Department ECAS: Chemistry

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Working in a laboratory

Job Category Laboratory

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor