Principal Scientist - Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Principal Scientist with expertise in neuroimaging-guided neuromodulation (brain stimulation) to enhance cognitive-focused rehabilitative interventions. The candidate will collaborate with faculty, project coordinators, clinical research associates, and other researchers on funded research projects to improve biobehavioral health outcomes for survivors of pediatric catastrophic diseases. This role involves research activities such as developing observational/mechanistic and intervention protocols, analyzing multimodal data related to brain function and integrity, overseeing randomized clinical trials to enhance brain function, grant development, and disseminating research findings. The incumbent will drive strategic decisions for randomized clinical trials involving personalized neuromodulation procedures. Experience with computational tools like AI and ML for analyzing high-volume multimodal data related to brain integrity and function is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area is required.
Fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience is required.
Thirteen (13) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree.
Ten (10) years or relevant work experience is required with a PhD.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the use of computational tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the analysis of high-volume multimodal data related to brain integrity and function is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop research strategies, including new technologies and methods, in partnership with Principal Investigators.
Manage large-scale, multidisciplinary projects through proactive research collaboration and provide direction in specific areas of expertise.
Design and conduct high-quality scientific or clinical research.
Analyze emerging trends in scientific and technical advances, generate new scientific concepts and procedures, and lead adoption.
Publish as first author or co-author multi-institutional research projects in high-impact interdisciplinary journals; provide peer review guidance as a member of an editorial board.
Initiates and conducts research without direct supervision.
Provides input on and evaluates protocol design, including quality control procedures.
Develops and provides oversight of protocols for project-specific research.
Follows and upholds appropriate human subjects’ protections, event reporting, data safety and monitoring requirements, and safety regulations.
Coordinates the design and testing of novel and established data collection instruments.
Duplicates experiments and/or procedures from the research literature.
Oversees data quality control (QC) procedures.
Utilizes institutional resources appropriately.
Provides instruction, guidance, and supervision of research staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution.