Research Scientist Position

5 hours ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Van Andel Institute Full time
Research Scientist Job Description

Van Andel Institute (VAI) is a world-class biomedical research institute dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.

Lab of Russell Jones, Ph.D.

The Department of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming at VAI is seeking a full-time Research Scientist or Research Associate to join the research team of Dr. Russell Jones, Ph.D. The designated position will depend on the education and experience of the candidate.

Research Focus Areas
  • Immunometabolism: Exploring how cells of the immune system use different fuels to power their ability to fight infection.
  • Cancer cell metabolism: Exploring how metabolic pathways are reprogrammed to support cancer progression, with a particular focus on glucose and ketone body metabolism.
  • Dietary regulation of immunity: Understanding how different diets alter immune cell function and metabolism.
  • Metabolomics: Developing new methods and approaches to study cellular metabolism at the molecular level using mass spectrometry.
Job Responsibilities
  • Provide exceptional scientific leadership and help drive projects forward.
  • Design and execute experiments for lab projects.
  • Mentor and train research trainees on experimental techniques and protocols.
  • Collaborate with the VAI metabolomics core facility to develop metabolomics protocols.
  • Participate in writing publications and grant applications.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. degree and 5 or more years of experience, focusing on immunology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, cancer biology, or a related field.
  • Self-driven and hard-working individual with a strong curiosity about basic science and its clinical application.
  • Highly organized multi-tasker who pays attention to detail and values research integrity.
  • Collegial team member with the ability to interact effectively and cordially with colleagues.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with manuscript writing, figure design, and grant applications.
  • Experience with mammalian tissue culture and/or animal work.
  • Experience in immunological techniques, including multi-parameter flow cytometry.
  • Hands-on experience or motivation to gain experience with metabolic techniques, including mass spectrometry, metabolomics, and metabolic tracing/flux experiments.
  • Experience with bioinformatics and working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. R) is considered an asset.
Expectations
  • Develop a solid understanding of lab projects and background, develop familiarity with lab techniques and approaches.
  • Learn institutional systems for daily lab operations, including safety, ordering, inventories, and similar.
  • Take leadership role in lab project coordination, experimental design and execution, assist with training new lab members, serve as a technical resource for other research staff.

Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. As Van Andel Institute is a drug-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a small-town warmth, known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It's a fun, affordable, and family-friendly city with a safe and clean downtown area surrounded by walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.

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