Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

The Research Scientist leads and advances scientific investigations, focusing on high-impact biomedical research. This senior role involves designing studies, developing novel methodologies, securing research funding, and mentoring junior researchers. The position is best suited for individuals with advanced degrees and specialized expertise in a biomedical field.

Main Campus Jackson

Research

SOM-Oto-Research B

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a field of science or Master’s Degree in a field of science and two (2) years’ laboratory experience or Bachelor’s Degree in a field of science and four (4) years’ laboratory experience

N/A

Postdoctoral research experience with a strong background in grant writing and assisting in securing external research funding

• Design, implement, and oversee complex research projects by learning and implementing innovative techniques.
• Develop new experimental techniques and methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret research findings, ensuring scientific rigor.
• Contribute to scientific publications and grant proposals, utilizing results from search and analysis of literature from multiple sources.
• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.
• Assists PI to secure and manage research funding through grants and collaborations.
• Maintain research program in absence of PI and plan and manage research timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines for laboratory safety and research ethics, including laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure maintenance equipment.
• Supervise and mentor research associates, technicians, and trainees.
• Stay updated with emerging trends, techniques, and technologies in the field to enhance research quality.
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requires occasional bending at the waist, occasional twisting, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, occasional carrying/lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional push/pulling, frequent walking, frequent standing, frequent sitting, occasional driving, occasional frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment/machinery, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, and frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.

• Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
  Yes
• Pay Class:
  Salary
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift:
  
  Rotating

• Grant Funded:
  Yes

08/10/2026

08/13/2026

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