About the position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation based on research conducted in the assigned laboratory under the mentorship of a senior scientist. Individual is expected to seek to build a portfolio of research accomplishments in preparation for acquiring a higher degree in biomedical research or medicine.
Responsibilities
- Train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique and performance.
- Generate hypotheses and design and perform experiments to test them.
- Execute multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.
- Record all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.
- Independently suggest and test modifications to protocols based on results.
- Prepare figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
- Communicate results and collaborate with other professionals in the lab.
- Demonstrate a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.
- Present findings at lab meetings, respond to challenges, and participate in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.
- Read and understand relevant scientific literature.
- Contribute to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.
- Participate in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommend modifications to the Principal Investigator.
Requirements
- College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences.
- A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Salary range of $47,033.89 - $50,960.00 Annually.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
