Research Scientist
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Research Scientist position supports
research in a translational, molecular epidemiology laboratory
focused on malaria, syphilis, hepatitis, and other diseases of
global health significance. This position will include management
of research projects focused on malaria in Ethiopia. Duties will
include, but are not limited to, managing field work and malaria
molecular assay implementation according to protocol and
pre-defined timelines; coordinating regular meetings amongst
partners; analyzing data for regular summary and technical reports;
engaging US and foreign partners; manuscript and proposal writing;
and other project-related activities as needed. Occasional
international travel will be required. Contributions to projects
focused on other infectious diseases and in other sites may be
required. Because this position is heavily focused on coordinating
complex workflows across the laboratory and field settings,
experience in infectious disease laboratory and translational
research projects is desired. Required Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Experience conducting and supporting
infectious disease laboratory and field research in
resource-constrained settings. Experience managing large
cross-institutional projects. Preferred Qualifications,
Competencies, And Experience Experience conducting advanced
infectious disease laboratory techniques. Experience with
next-generation sequencing and analysis. Experience with detailed
laboratory and/or field protocol development, optimization, and
implementation in resource-constrained settings. Excellent written
and oral communication skills. Experience with manuscript
preparation. Attention to detail, including achieving stated
objectives according to strict timelines. Previous experience
working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced research environment,
ideally involving vector-borne diseases. Previous experience
working with international partners, particularly those in Ethiopia
and other resource-constrained environments. Fluency in Amharic and
familiarity with other languages spoken in Ethiopia. Experience
with infectious disease project support and management. Previous
experience developing and implementing malaria molecular assays.
Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing high-volume
data.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill , Research Scientist, Science, Research & Development , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
