The Research Scientist under minimal supervision of the division chief or medical director of research, and with a high degree of autonomy, the Research Scientist works as a team leader and co-investigator to lead research aspects of the department. Research Scientist will design, collaborate, plan, perform data analysis and prepare reports. The Research Scientist - Laboratory will also perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program. The Research Scientist - Clinical will lead and support clinical research activities. Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects in Research Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study, developing appropriate approaches, and presenting the results. Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols.
2. Research Scientist - Laboratory will manage all aspects of the research laboratory, including staff selection and training, project assignment and scheduling, monitoring of project funds, coordination of data generation and analysis, and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities. Research Scientist - Clinical will lead research idea generation and develop clinical research protocols and manage the scientific aspects of protocol implementation.
3. Review current literature in relevant fields. Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
4. Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities, including identification of funding sources, grant development and preparation, managing of awarded grants.
5. Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated.
6. Provide research methodology training to research fellows, postdocs, residents, technicians, and students.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
A. Education / Training: The Research Scientist - Clinical requires a PhD degree in Population Health Sciences, Epidemiology or other clinically arena (e.g., Nursing) and a minimum of two years relevant postdoctoral clinical research experience. Both Laboratory and Clinical Research Scientist must have evidence of research productivity and independence
B. Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years postdoctoral research training and/or experience, including evidence of research productivity.
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration: None.
D. Other Qualifications: Experience working with graduate students and/or medical students, evidence of authorship and successful grant submissions. Research Scientist - Laboratory must have strong laboratory and animal-handling skills; basic understanding of statistics; experience with specialized techniques and procedures used in research specific department; strong written and oral communication skills. Research Scientist - Clinical must have relevant clinical research experience, basic understanding of statistics, experience designing clinical research protocols; strong written and oral communication skills.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT UNDER RESEARCH GRANT