Research Scientist V
About The Position
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a full-time Research Scientist V to establish and maintain an innovative, externally funded research program in translational neuroscience and precision psychiatry. The program will advance understanding of psychiatric illness pathophysiology and therapeutic development. Research interests include human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived disease models, organoids, tissue patterning, live imaging, spatial or single-cell approaches, mechanobiology, developmental signaling, and targeted genetic manipulation and screening. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate and medical education, mentor trainees, and participate in departmental and institutional service. The position is 100% FTE and is based at 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032.
Requirements
- Master's degree and six years of professional research experience in an appropriate field; a Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrable evidence of a highly established track record of innovative research productivity and funding.
Responsibilities
- Oversee an innovative research program in translational neuroscience and precision psychiatry.
- Design, optimize, and implement protocols for culturing, maintaining, and differentiating human iPSCs into 3D brain organoid models.
- Perform CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing to generate and validate iPSC reporter lines or disease models.
- Write and submit competitive research grants, such as NIH R01 grants or equivalent, to secure extramural funding.
- Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed scientific journals and present data at national and international conferences.
- Provide technical expertise, consultation, and collaborative support to faculty investigators and research groups using stem cell models.
- Train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and laboratory technicians in advanced iPSC and 3D organoid culture techniques.
- Contribute to graduate and/or medical student teaching in neuroscience, stem cell biology, or regenerative medicine.
- Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and medical trainees in laboratory research.
- Participate in departmental meetings, faculty committees, and academic peer review.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
