Research Scientist

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision of the division chief or medical director of research, and with a high degree of autonomy, the Research Scientist works as a team leader and co-investigator to lead research aspects of the department. Research Scientist will design, collaborate, plan, perform data analysis and prepare reports. The Research Scientist - Laboratory will also perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program. The Research Scientist - Clinical will lead and support clinical research activities. Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects in Research Department. Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study, developing appropriate approaches, and presenting the results. Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols. Will manage all aspects of the research laboratory, including staff selection and training, project assignment and scheduling, monitoring of project funds, coordination of data generation and analysis, and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities. Review current literature in relevant fields. Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings. Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities, including identification of funding sources, grant development and preparation, managing of awarded grants. Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated. Provide research methodology training to research fellows, postdocs, residents, technicians, and students.

Requirements

• Doctorate
• Research Scientist - Laboratory requires a PhD degree in related research arena and minimum of two years related postdoctoral research experience.
• Research Scientist - Clinical requires a PhD degree in Population Health Sciences, Epidemiology or other clinical arena (e.g., nursing) and a minimum of two years related postdoctoral clinical research experience.
• Research Scientist - Health Economist requires a PhD degree in economics, health economics, health management and/or policy, health services research or related fields.
• Research Scientist - Magnetic Resonance requires a PhD degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related fields with PhD training in MR research.
• Research Scientist - Imaging Processing requires a PhD degree in computer science, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, or related fields.
• All Scientists must have evidence of research productivity and independence.
• 2 years of relevant experience postdoctoral research training and/or experience, including evidence of research productivity.
• 5 years of relevant experience postdoctoral research training and/or experience, including evidence of research productivity.
• Evidence of authorship and grant submissions.
• Research Scientist – Laboratory; experience with specialized techniques and procedures used in research specific department (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing).
• Research Scientist – Clinical must have relevant clinical research experience and experience designing clinical research protocols.
• Evidence of obtaining extramural grant funding

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with graduate students and/or medical students (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing)

Responsibilities

• Design, collaborate, plan, perform data analysis and prepare reports.
• Perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program (Research Scientist - Laboratory).
• Lead and support clinical research activities (Research Scientist - Clinical).
• Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects.
• Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study, developing appropriate approaches, and presenting the results.
• Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols.
• Manage all aspects of the research laboratory, including staff selection and training, project assignment and scheduling, monitoring of project funds, coordination of data generation and analysis, and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities.
• Review current literature in relevant fields.
• Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities, including identification of funding sources, grant development and preparation, managing of awarded grants.
• Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated.
• Provide research methodology training to research fellows, postdocs, residents, technicians, and students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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