Description

This job oversees the conduct and daily operations of an independent biomedical or clinical research program. Exhibits commitment to scholarly and professional work of high caliber, mentoring/teaching, and efforts to obtain extramural grant funding. Supervises research support staff.

Job Duties

• Develops a research portfolio as an independent investigator.
• Works collaboratively with faculty on courses, research, and special projects related to area of expertise.
• Performs complex technical analyses related to core competency.
• Pursues scholarly research and publication.
• Ensures results of research/scholarly work are published, disseminated in peer-reviewed journals, and/or presented at conferences or symposiums.
• Writes and submits a minimum of 2 major grants per year until extramural funding needed to support the research program has been secured.
• Trains laboratory staff, clinical research coordinators, or other personnel assisting the program.
• Directs work and serves as a scientific leader for the research program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education 

• Required – Master’s degree in biological science or related field.
• Preferred – Ph.D. in biological science or related field from an accredited school or MD/DO.

Work Experience

• Required – Track record of publications,
  completed post-doctoral training, 
  OR
• 5 years of relevant professional-level experience.
  Preferred – Track record of investigator-initiated research and related funding.

Certifications

• Required – None.
• Preferred – Nationally Recognized Informatics Certification or membership to national society.