Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)

Stanford University • Stanford, CA • Posted June 02, 2026

About the Role

Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)

**School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States**

Research

Post Date May 20, 2026

Requisition # 109265

The Yang Lab in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine is currently recruiting for an experienced virologist to join our lab as a Basic Life Science Research Scientist and work with an interdisciplinary team to develop prototype drugs targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). As a member of our research team, the Research Scientist will make original scientific contributions including (1) evaluation of small molecules in biochemical, cell biological, and virological assays; (2) characterization of small molecule mechanisms of action; (3) development of novel assays for evaluating and optimizing compounds with induced proximity mechanisms of action. The Research Scientist will write scientific sections of grant applications and progress reports and me...