Staff Scientist - Psychiatry of Autism; Erickson

Position: Staff Scientist - Psychiatry of Autism (Erickson)
## Staff Scientist - Psychiatry of Autism (Erickson)
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Burnet Campus time type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR222588

There is an immediate opening for a staff scientist with psychiatric research experience to help run a newly funded longitudinal study of children with autism.
** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
* ** Conduct Research/Lab Administration
- ** Plans, directs and executes scientific research and laboratory experiments. Investigates the feasibility of applying a variety of scientific principles and concepts to solve problems. Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors, applying broad knowledge of principles, theories and standard scientific/research protocols. Uses professional concepts in accordance with objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.

Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Responsible for lab administration (IRB/IACCUC/biosafety). May oversee divisional or institutional core facilities, managing and/or providing training for instrumentation. Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Design and perform experiments and record data according to research protocol. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used.

Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition.
* ** Research Standards
- ** Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Develop, set-up and verify new procedures in the laboratory. Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new assays and new protocols; design formats. Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Director and provide useful recommendations and analysis. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.

Maintain and repair equipment; monitor proper use by personnel. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Demonstrate performance at work, consistency in carrying out instructions, accuracy & attention to detail, achieving expected results & continuous improvement.
* ** Publish
- ** A researcher of this distinction demonstrates continued productivity and has multiple publications (minimum 10), this is not a threshold but an example of the numerous publications that a conversation can begin to be considered for the role; impact on papers matter. Draft, write and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles and abstracts. Present at local, national and international scientific meetings.

Assists PI to review papers for journals. Has written multiple Co-authorships, or a first author or co-senior author paper.
* ** Leadership
- ** Provides guidance to junior lab members and trainees, serves as the contact for resolution of complex issues, provide education, guidance and work direction. May supervise junior staff. May provide input and feedback to managers on hiring decisions, professional development and performance management. Leads research programs or research teams within a lab and serve as leaders of divisional cores. May act as spokesperson on research.

and assist in determining methods and procedures on new assignments. Participates in teaching, lectures and lab class. Advises PI and other stakeholders as needed.
* ** Financial Responsibility/Contribution to Grants
- ** Contribute to grant writing and applications. Assist in preparing, writing and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance and resolve any discrepancies.
* ** Teamwork
- ** Train and supervise the work of other laboratory personnel as appropriate. Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, presentations and publications. Present information on research and laboratory work to others at laboratory…