Academic Research Scientist- SOM, Nephrology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Academic Research Scientist functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher, expected to have significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms. This role is crucial for advancing basic and/or translational research programs. Staff Scientists in this position will also hold leadership responsibilities, including overseeing the quality and training of other team members.

Requirements

• PhD and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and six years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and conducting research experiments.
• Maintain expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
• Assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate.
• With approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
• With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees