Research Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

3 DAYS AGO

21743914

Summary

Pittsburgh, PA

Competitive Salary

2 Years Experience

Any degree above a Master's - e.g. Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D.

No Commisssion

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time

Description

Research Scientist

Job Summary

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.

Essential Functions

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Applied Epigenomics at the Rango's Research Center at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This laboratory is focused on identifying the molecular underpinnings of pediatric brain tumors and leveraging these findings into creation of novel therapeutics using in vivo models and high-throughput molecular data. Core skills of this position include conducting independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation, including planning, organizing, conducting experiments, assessing protocol feasibility, processing and analyzing data, and conference presentations, preparing research proposals, work for publications, presentations based on research results and assists in drafting grant applications, training undergraduates and/or research technicians, drafting and managing laboratory policies and procedures and facilitating work and project development in collaboration with other industry and academic specialists.

The minimum education to be considered for this position is a PhD in biomedical sciences with expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, small animal models, xenograft tumor modeling and team-based approaches to biomedical science. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in stereotactic intracranial injections and -omics-based techniques and analyses (e.g., transcriptomics, epigenomics).

Interested candidates, please go to Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and use requisition #25004214 to apply for this position.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets

Physical Effort

Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to use computer, telephone, copier, fax, and other essential office equipment.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Scientist

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Professional Doctorate Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm Occasional Evening and Weekends

Work Arrangement: M-F 8:30am-5pm Occasional Evening and Weekends

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

ground Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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