The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Contracts and Grants Post-Award Analyst to manage post award activities on grants and contracts, both routine and complex. The Post-Award Analyst will independently provide comprehensive post-award service to Principal Investigators (PI’s).The focus in this position and at PAVIR overall is more on grants administration, rather than contracts. We are seeking job applicants who have experience in grant administration or are interested in converting their contracting experience to become a grant analyst. The …

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Assistant to support human clinical research studies on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) prevention under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Jerome Yesavage. The aims of these studies include: (1) to test whether an investigational drug can slow possible AD- related damage in the brain and delay progression of AD-related memory loss, and (2) to ultimately arrive at optimal biomarkers for more targeted intervention of AD, and determine …

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Mental Health Interviewer to support the study evaluating the natural course of opioid use in patients who are prescribed extended-release/long-acting opioids as part of their routine clinical management.The Mental Health Interviewer will act as the primary liaison between Veterans and project staff through conducting mental health diagnostic interviews with VA patients. This position will also support the Principal Investigator (PI), Project Manager, and Research Team in administrative components.Work Schedule: Must be flexible …

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Associate to perform in vitro molecular and cell biology procedures and in vivo rodent procedures to achieve the research goals. The overall goal of the lab’s research is to explore mechanisms of cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disease.  This is a full time, exempt (salary-paid) position. Benefits:Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceVacationSick Pay13 paid HolidaysLife Insurance – paid by PAVIRLong-term and Short-Term Disability Insurance – paid by PAVIRFlexible Spending Account401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and …

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Mental Health Interviewer to support the study evaluating the natural course of opioid use in patients who are prescribed extended-release/long-acting opioids as part of their routine clinical management. The Mental Health Interviewer will act as the primary liaison between Veterans and project staff through conducting mental health diagnostic interviews with VA patients. This position will also support the Principal Investigator (PI), Project Manager, and Research Team in administrative components. …

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Assistant to support on-going research projects in a wet laboratory setting under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Ngan Huang, Ph.D. The Research Assistant will perform small animal surgeries and analysis using histology. In addition, the research assistant will be responsible for detailed compliance tracking, as well as safety protocols.Why Join Our Team? PAVIR, located on the premises of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, is a mid-size …

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Research Assistant to support investigations in the Nicolls laboratory that study pathophysiology causes and develop treatments for two vascular diseases: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Lymphedema. The Research Assistant will participate in animal husbandry and surgeries under the supervision of Project Director – Amy Tian, Ph.D. This position will also perform other animal operation related functions, such as safety/inspection paperwork.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with experience …