Research Scientist

The Department of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Delaware seeks a motivated Research Scientist (tenure-track Assistant Professor equivalent) to be part of the highly collaborative and growing Neuroscience Center licants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in neuroscience.

The Research Scientist will be responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of research projects to develop and oversee an independent research program. Research activities include designing and fostering collaborative and independent research projects related to neuroscience and neurologic disease, supervision of postdoctoral associates, technicians and students, obtaining and coordinating external funding, and disseminating research in the form of manuscripts and conference presentations.

Must hold academic rank (Assistant Professor) at one of Nemours’ partner academic institutions at the time of accepting the position or immediately thereafter. The position includes a highly competitive salary, high-quality laboratory space, access to the Delaware network of cores and IDeA state funding, startup funding, and programmatic funding that renews yearly for the duration of employment.

Applications should submit:

• Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes:
• Overview of the goals/vision of your research program in the context of our department and institution
• A summary of significant scientific accomplishments as well as experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Detailed statement of research accomplishments and future plans (maximum of 3 pages)

• Plan and oversee a wide range of projects in basic/translational research, including collaborations with our clinical and basic science researchers.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to secure external funding support.
• Publish high impact manuscripts in the field of neuroscience.
• Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train laboratory technicians, students, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Involvement in a home department and graduate program at one of our academic affiliates, the University of Delaware or Thomas Jefferson University.
• Participate in Nemours and Delaware service work, including involvement on regulatory and other committees.

• PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in neuroscience required.

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals - Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I.

DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation’s premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us ours.org.