Research Scientist (ETS)| Temporary

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pak Research Group at Emory University is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist for a temporary appointment focused on data analytics, scientific writing, and translational sleep research. This position is ideal for a recent PhD graduate or early-stage postdoctoral researcher seeking additional experience in high-impact publication development and NIH funded translational research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Strong technical background.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in public health, nursing, neuroscience, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, or related field
• Recent PhD graduate or current/recent postdoctoral fellow
• Demonstrated first-author publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Experience with statistical programming and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead and support statistical analyses using large clinical and epidemiologic datasets.
• Contribute substantially to manuscript preparation, scientific writing, and publication development.
• Assist with preparation of abstracts, conference presentations, and grant-related materials.
• Conduct literature reviews and support interpretation of findings.
• Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries.
• Develops and executes lower throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds.
• Hands-on bench scientist. Communicates with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree