Senior Research Scientist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

4d • $65,000 - $120,000

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, Research Division. This role will lead research projects focused on geriatrics, dementia, and emergency care, working under the direction of Principal Investigator Dr. Ula Hwang. The selected candidate will be instrumental in managing research infrastructure, including the NIA-funded GEAR Database, which supports patient-centered data for improving care for older adults in the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in quantitative data analysis, and possesses significant independent research experience. This position requires effective communication with the PI, program manager, data analysts, collaborators, and business partners. The Senior Research Scientist may also support other geriatric emergency medicine studies led by Dr. Hwang.

Requirements

• PhD and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Prior research scientist or post-doctoral experience.
• Prior experience writing and preparing grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Prior experience developing research studies and methodologies, designing, maintaining, querying databases, performing analyses and data visualization, and collaborating with partners on research studies.
• Prior experience with program management.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams.
• Graphic design and presentation skills.
• Mentoring skills (of staff and students).

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of project activities on time and in accordance with funder expectations.
• Lead data acquisition and storage, including managing data use agreements and ensuring compliance with funder data sharing requirements.
• Assist with data quality monitoring.
• Conduct data analyses, including aggregation, complex modeling, and interactive data visualization using various data sources.
• Review and interpret analytic requests with stakeholders.
• Lead grant proposals, publications, reports, abstracts, and other dissemination products.
• Attend meetings relevant to dissemination, such as the American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting and the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
• Prepare reports on project deliverables and progress for study sponsors.
• Employ, evaluate, and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize study recruitment and retention.
• Assist with managing budgets for funded projects, including tracking expenditures and making budget recommendations.
• Facilitate and develop agendas and materials for regular meetings with co-investigators, collaborators, and funders.
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close-out duties.
• Assist with regulatory requirements, including IRB protocols and submissions, DSSB submissions, and facilitate grants/agreements and subawards in partnership with Grant Manager and Contracts Manager.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment and support team morale.
• Create and maintain strong, positive relationships with study team members, participants, and partners at partner sites and military installations.
• Communicate professionally and develop relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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