Staff Scientist
About The Position
The position provides direct research and advanced research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects; and assists the Principal Investigator in supervising and mentoring technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees and professional staff. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree required PhD in Biological sciences, molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, or immunology preferred
- 2 years of relevant postdoctoral training or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Experience with experiments using standard techniques in the field, including mammalian tissue culture, molecular biology and molecular genetics techniques, and animal studies required.
Nice To Haves
- Detail oriented and able to work independently as well as collaboratively preferred
Responsibilities
- Directs complex research projects by first designing experiments to interrogate the importance of circadian rhythm disruption in lung cancer development and immunosuppression.
- Develops experiments, with the assistance of the Principal Investigator, using standard techniques in the field, including genetic analysis, molecular biology, biochemistry, high-throughput screening, animal tumor growth studies, and flow cytometry.
- Plans and manages multiple experiments around time constraints.
- Writes protocols for the conduct of research, which include: purposes of study, design of experiments, lists of materials and methods to be used, and the schedule of activities.
- Uses standard approaches to analyze and interpret the results of the studies.
- Records protocols and results in online lab notebook.
- Assists in preparation of manuscripts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
