Researcher​/Scientist III, Division of Cardiology

Researcher/Scientist III, Division of Cardiology

The Department of Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Scientist III (Researcher/Scientist III) to support Dr. Chorba's translational chemical biology laboratory. The position involves leading complex research projects to develop biochemical tools to study cardiometabolic disease and novel strategies to drug disease states. Responsibilities include leading the design, organization, and execution of multiple mechanistic research projects aligned with the lab's scientific goals and overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations, including supervision and training of research staff.

The incumbent will collect, analyze, and interpret research data as well as prepare publications and presentations for internal and external audiences. This position will contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, progress reports, and regulatory submissions (e.g., IRB, IACUC) and will maintain a collaborative, efficient, and compliant research environment.

Lead complex research projects aimed at studying cardiometabolic disease using techniques including, but not limited to protein biochemistry, recombinant protein production, structural biology, medicinal chemistry, CRISPR, genetic perturbation, and chemical biology. Formulate and/or collaborate on developing new techniques and research methods, and develop independent research ideas. Manage the laboratory, oversee daily operations of the projects, and supervise support personnel. Maintain existing equipment for muscle structure and function studies and develop new methods and techniques.

Evaluate the research lab needs for supplies, equipment, and new technologies. Responsible for data collection, data analysis, assemble figures and contribute to and author research publications. Participate in writing grant proposals and acquiring of pilot data. Contribute to maintaining regulatory compliance, including writing and submitting IACUC and IRB protocols.

Excellent communication and writing skills for manuscript, grant submissions, publications, federal annual reports, and lab meetings. Willingness to independently learn new scientific technical skills. Skill in public speaking and presenting complex information to groups of scientists, specialists and non-specialists. Ability to independently plan, execute, and interpret experiments in biochemistry and life sciences.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in chemical biology, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. PhD in a related science or research field. Experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, CRISPR technologies, microscopy, structural biology, synthetic/medicinal chemistry, cell based assays, and in vitro assay design.

Prior experience with in vivo mouse models.