Research Scientist I- Institute of Human Neuroscience

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist I position at the Institute of Human Neuroscience is responsible for developing and implementing an independent research program with national impact, including the necessary facilities. This role involves direct laboratory work, data collection, procedure development, and contributing to collaborative research projects with other faculty members. The position also focuses on initiating efforts to secure independent external research funding, assisting with grant proposals, and participating in training programs by coordinating or presenting in core courses, mentoring graduate fellows and interns, and supervising students and postdoctoral fellows. Additionally, the role requires publishing research findings in refereed journals, presenting at national meetings, recruiting and supervising research staff, and contributing to the broader research community through manuscript and grant reviews, organizing meetings, and serving on national committees. The job description may include other duties as assigned by a supervisor to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to that of a faculty member at a research university.
• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, engineering or a related discipline, including work in one or more major laboratories where research was performed relevant to the current research program.
• Demonstrated potential for success in development of a research program with national impact, as indicated by a significant record of publication in refereed journals and presentations at national meetings, commensurate with the number of years (i.e. generally 0-7 years) since a doctoral degree was received.
• Recognition in the form of invited presentations and publications, and other honors and awards.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire.
• Apply skills necessary to implement and maintain a research program that has national impact.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of the relevant literature and skill and experience with research procedures related to language science, child development, speech perception, auditory development, or relative disciplines, including knowledge of relevant research procedures.
• Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.
• Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.
• Provide research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as well as to train, supervise, and evaluate research assistants and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Works directly in the laboratory to implement the research program, collects data, develops new procedures, and ensures the success of the program.
• Begins the process to obtain independent, external research funding from government agencies such as NIH and/or other funding agencies.
• Aids in the preparation of grant proposals and contributes sections to proposals being submitted by other members of the research faculty.
• Participates in BTNRH training programs by coordinating or making presentations as part of core courses, working with graduate fellows and summer interns, and supervising graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows where appropriate.
• Publishes research results in refereed journals and makes presentations at national meetings.
• Recruits and supervises research assistant(s) or other staff supported by non-BTNRH funds to facilitate research progress.
• Collaborates with other members of the research faculty on research problems of mutual interest.
• Contributes to the national research effort in the field of interest through reviews of manuscripts and grant proposals, helping to organize national meetings, and service on committees of national organizations.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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