Emory University
Academic Research Scientist - School of Medicine, Pharmacology
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Description
The Academic Research Scientist functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher and has significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs. Staff Scientists will have leadership responsibilities, and will oversee quality and training of other team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include designing, developing and conducting research experiments.
Will have expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
With approval of the leading Emory faculty member a Scientist may be the principal investigator on grant proposals.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and six years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
Laboratory experience should be based on area of assignment.
Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to work with mouse animal models, and able to do animal husbandry, genotyping, drug preparation and injections/treatments mice, behavioral testing, brain isolation and sectioning and histology and cell culture work.
Able to design novel experiments, write the manuscripts and make presentations.
Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries.
Moreover candidate is able to:• Develops and executes lower throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds.• Hands-on bench scientist.• Communicates with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists.• May supervise staff.• Performs related responsibilities as required.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law.
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.
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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Description
The Academic Research Scientist functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher and has significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs. Staff Scientists will have leadership responsibilities, and will oversee quality and training of other team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include designing, developing and conducting research experiments.
Will have expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
With approval of the leading Emory faculty member a Scientist may be the principal investigator on grant proposals.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and six years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
Laboratory experience should be based on area of assignment.
Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to work with mouse animal models, and able to do animal husbandry, genotyping, drug preparation and injections/treatments mice, behavioral testing, brain isolation and sectioning and histology and cell culture work.
Able to design novel experiments, write the manuscripts and make presentations.
Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries.
Moreover candidate is able to:• Develops and executes lower throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds.• Hands-on bench scientist.• Communicates with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists.• May supervise staff.• Performs related responsibilities as required.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law.
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.
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