Research Scientist

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision of the division chief or medical director of research, and with a high degree of autonomy, the Research Scientist works as a team leader and co‑investigator to lead research aspects of the department. The Research Scientist will design, collaborate, plan, perform data analysis and prepare reports. The Research Scientist – Laboratory will also perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program.

The Research Scientist – Clinical will lead and support clinical research activities. Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects in the Research Department.

• Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study, developing appropriate approaches, and presenting the results.
• Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols.
• Manage all aspects of the research laboratory, including staff selection and training, project assignment and scheduling, monitoring of project funds, coordination of data generation and analysis, and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities.
• Review current literature in relevant fields.
• Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities, including identification of funding sources, grant development and preparation, and managing awarded grants.
• Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated.
• Provide research methodology training to research fellows, postdocs, residents, technicians, and students.
• Perform related departmental/divisional duties as assigned.

Required:

Doctorate (PhD) in a relevant field with a minimum of two years of related postdoctoral research experience. Specific tracks:

• Laboratory – PhD in the related research arena (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics); 2+ years postdoctoral research experience.
• Clinical – PhD in Population Health Sciences, Epidemiology, or another clinical arena (e.g., nursing); 2+ years related postdoctoral clinical research experience.
• Health Economist – PhD in economics, health economics, health management and/or policy, health services research or related fields.
• Magnetic Resonance – PhD in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related fields with MR research training.
• Imaging Processing – PhD in computer science, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, or related fields.

All scientists must have evidence of research productivity and independence, including evidence of authorship and grant submissions, and at least two years of postdoctoral experience. Experience working with graduate or medical students (excluding Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing) is required. Experience with specialized techniques and procedures (for Laboratory) and clinical research protocols (for Clinical) is also required. Preferred evidence of obtaining extramural grant funding.

Primary

Location:

SITE – MSU Grand Rapids Research Center – 400 Monroe NW – Grand Rapids.

Employment Type:

Full time, Shift Day (United States of America), Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40, Hours of Work: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Days Worked:
Monday – Friday, Weekend Frequency:
Variable weekends.

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.