Research Scientist - Pathology
About The Position
The Research Scientist establishes and leads an independent, nationally competitive research program investigating immunopathology within the Department of Pathology. The role involves setting the research direction and securing significant salary and program funding by writing and submitting grant proposals for original research. The scientist carries out the full research lifecycle: developing and testing original hypotheses; planning, designing, and conducting advanced experiments; developing and implementing research techniques and methodologies; analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data; and serving as primary author of manuscripts, abstracts, and research reports for peer-reviewed journals. The role also entails ensuring compliance with federal and institutional safety regulations, including IACUC and IBC requirements, and overseeing daily laboratory activities. This includes directing procurement, maintaining equipment, developing collaborative opportunities, and formally supervising and training junior research staff, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and students.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree) in Biology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Ph.D. in one of the listed or closely related disciplines and advanced expertise in the relevant area.
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead an independent, nationally competitive immunopathology research program.
- Set research direction and secure salary and program funding by writing and submitting grant proposals for original research.
- Develop and test original hypotheses; plan, design, and execute advanced research experiments.
- Develop and implement research techniques and methodologies.
- Conduct statistical analysis and evaluate and interpret raw data.
- Serve as primary author of manuscripts, abstracts, and research reports published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ensure compliance with federal and institutional safety regulations, including IACUC and IBC requirements.
- Oversee daily laboratory activities, including directing procurement and ensuring equipment maintenance.
- Develop new collaborative opportunities.
- Formally supervise and train junior research staff, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
