Research Scientist

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $117,128 - $132,001 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Schaeffer Institute is seeking a Research Scientist, who will work closely with the Schaeffer leadership team to plan, design, and execute research projects related to the value of life sciences innovation. This position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal dependent on the Research Scientist’s ability to secure external funding and create and oversee an independent research portfolio.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
• 5 years directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories, and concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in academic outlets (i.e., first authored publications, conceptual leadership in the development of publications generated alone or with others, and/or writing of first drafts of publications and/or single authored publications).

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, and conducting of highly specialized, technical, and complex research projects independently
• Creating long-term research goals and objectives and contributing to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards
• Identifying, researching, compiling, and evaluating data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization
• Analyzing and evaluating research data and providing interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research
• Developing research documentation for publications and preparing papers that show independent thinking and leadership in scholarly writing
• Making presentations at academic conferences
• Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and/or student workers

What This Job Offers

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