Academic Research Scientist- School of Medicine, Pulmonary

Emory • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Academic Research Scientist is recognized as an authority in the scientific field inside and outside Emory University. The role requires significant leadership achievements and recognition in support of Emory research or translational science, or original scientific research, as well as the ability to manage major components of Emory’s scientific mission.

The position designs, develops, and conducts laboratory or translational research experiments and oversees and manages all technical aspects of the laboratory. It monitors quality control and recommends processes or equipment to improve laboratory operations. The role assists with grant and other funding applications as appropriate and is expected to make significant contributions to publications. With approval from the responsible Emory faculty director, the Senior Academic Research Scientist may serve as principal investigator on funded proposals. Supervisory responsibilities may apply. Position tasks must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to the employee.

Requirements

• PhD and 10 years of professional-level experience in a technical or research laboratory; or a master’s degree and 12 years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 15 years of such experience.
• Laboratory experience must be based on the area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience gained before attaining the qualifying degree does not count as eligible work experience.
• Position tasks must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and conduct laboratory or translational research experiments.
• Oversee and manage all technical aspects of the laboratory.
• Monitor quality control and recommend processes or equipment to improve laboratory operations.
• Assist with grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate.
• Make significant authorship contributions to publications.
• With approval from the responsible Emory faculty director, serve as principal investigator on funded grant proposals.
• May supervise staff.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior