Description

Summary

Research Scientists are individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree who play a major role in enabling research programs through collaborative and collegial interactions with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff. The rank of the research scientist is a staff appointment. A research scientist may apply their effort entirely to research, or a combination of research, training, and lab managerial activities. The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry level position in the job hierarchy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive experience in transcriptome, single-cell sequencing, microbiome and epigenetic analysis
• Prior experience in immunology, virology, flow cytometry and basic immunological assays
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency with common laboratory equipment and techniques required
• Organization and supervisory skills required

Required Education and/or Experience

• Ph.D. or M.D.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a relevant research area, and evidence of scholarly work (e.g. scientific publications, scientific grant contributions, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in an academic environment
• More than two years of research experience
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing research budgets and/or personnel