Staff Scientist​/Grant Writer, Sanjana Lab

Overview

The Staff Scientist will prepare grant applications and other scientific communication materials on a wide range of genomic research topics. This role is deeply immersed in the science of NYGC and supports our research team in building and expanding a successful, independently-funded research base. They collaborate with diverse teams of students, postdoctoral fellows, and principal investigators, and relate scientific and strategic goals to individual grant opportunities and other research communications vehicles.

Typical grants include individual investigator, multi-PI and research center grants.

• Takes a lead role in preparation and project management of individual and multi-investigator proposals
• Provides advice on grantsmanship, editorial support and standardized language for administrative sections
• Identifies opportunities for funding
• Manages the scientific writing process, including proposal management, team-building and coordination; establishing timelines and deliverables
• Provides draft preparation, review and revision of grants and scientific writing
• Coordinates with and supports Sponsored Research staff to ensure timely, accurate application submission
• Edits manuscripts, fellowship applications, research progress reports, clinical research protocols and other research communications materials
• Interacts with lab members to independently develop new grant proposals
• Organizes small group meetings with lab members to review project progress, plan experiments, and integrate team data
• Assists in the design and planning of functional genomics and genetic perturbation experiments
• Assists in analysis and figure preparation of diverse data types, including high-throughput sequencing, microscopy images, gel images, and schematic diagrams

• PhD in genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience or related discipline required
• 5+ years of research experience, including contribution to grant writing, required; NIH experience strongly desirable
• Exceptional written communication skills to prepare and edit competitive grant applications, publications, administrative materials, and other research communications
• Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects, synthesize diverse lines of evidence, and apply these abilities to technical writing
• Experience handling the scientific writing and project management process for multi-investigator and institutional grant applications strongly preferred
• Experience with standard grant development concepts, practices, and procedures in a research environment preferred
• Applied statistics background required to perform power calculations and develop quantitative metrics for genomic assays
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of investigators and administrative personnel
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Technical and Professional Skills
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  Consistently demonstrates skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations, and delivers on commitments
• Collaborative & Communicative
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  Models collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when
• Adaptable & Innovative
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  Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity

The salary range for this position is $62, per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off.

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic…