Research Scientist-Cancer Innovation

Nemours Children's Health • Orlando, FL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cancer Innovation at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, FL seeks a motivated Research Scientist (tenure-track Assistant Professor equivalent) to be part of the highly collaborative and growing Cancer Innovation Center. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in cancer research. The Research Scientist will be responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of research projects to develop and oversee an independent research program. Research activities include designing and fostering collaborative and independent research projects related to neuroscience and neurologic disease, supervision of postdoctoral associates, technicians and students, obtaining and coordinating external funding, and disseminating research in the form of manuscripts and conference presentations. The position includes a highly competitive salary, high-quality laboratory space, access to the start-up/bridge funding available from the State Cancer grant to appropriate candidates, and programmatic funding that renews yearly for the duration of employment.

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in hematology/oncology required

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in cancer research

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee a wide range of projects in basic/translational research, including collaborations with our clinical and basic science researchers.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to secure external funding support.
• Publish high impact manuscripts in the field of neuroscience.
• Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train laboratory technicians, students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• High-quality laboratory space
• Access to start-up/bridge funding available from the State Cancer grant to appropriate candidates
• Programmatic funding that renews yearly for the duration of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree