Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Research Scientist. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI) and working independently within the scientific framework of the PI's laboratory.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to department's mission.
• Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research. Exercises a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive scientific research programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance.
• May manage the operations of a lab for the Principal Investigator by supervising Post Docs and technicians. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all instruments and laboratory facilities.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects.
• May provide students with technical guidance and direction in the operation of various sample preparation techniques, extraction lines, and equipment as well as general laboratory practices and safety protocols.
• May seek grant funding from external sources in support of independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair. May participate in writing grant proposals.
• May be responsible for research/lab quality control and compliance.
• May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data.
• Develops research techniques and methodologies.
• May determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences.
• May make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/author/co-author for reports and presentations.
• May provide recommendations for equipment purchases and for the redesign of lab space.
• May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs, scientific staff, and collaborators. Identifies and resolves technical problems.
• May serve on internal committees to help further goals of research projects and bring new expertise to the research program.

To qualify you must have a PhD and 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. Employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resource groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Salary range for the role is $85,000.00 - $ annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.