Senior Staff Scientist
Brown University

Senior Staff Scientist
Brown University

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Job Description:

The Senior Staff Scientist takes a lead role in designing and performing experiments to investigate the mechanisms of neurologic disease in rodent models and in stem cell models. The Senior Staff Scientist applies extensive scientific and management methodologies specific to the laboratory with scientific rigor, advancing research efforts and minimizing research development risks with regard to quality, timelines, and funding. The Senior Staff Scientist will use state of the art technologies involved in molecular neuroscience, in vivo clinical neuroscience, electrophysiology, tissue dissection, primary tissue culture, advanced microscopy, biochemistry and molecular biology, or some subset of these methods. In addition, the Senior Staff Scientist will contribute to scientific publications by writing and editing articles, preparing quality figures and analyzing data.

The Senior Staff Scientist will also provide technical training, guidance and project support to research assistants, grad students, postdocs and other lab personnel.

This is fixed term position with a current end date of one year from the date of hire, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Required: Master's degree (PhD preferred) in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or neuroscience or related field and 5 years related research experience
  
• Experiences in laboratory management, supervision, and training and/or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Preferred: Research Staff supervisory experience
  

Job Competencies:

• Ability to support the lab group and to interact with a diverse range of individuals
  
• Excellent organizational, record keeping, task prioritization, and report preparation skills
  
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, ability to implement solutions
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to present complex data in clear presentations
  
• Proficiency with computers and essential software programs (e.g. MS office, Google Suite, structural biology software etc.)
  
• Ability to collect and analyze data
  
• Ability to work independently and, in a team
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a diverse group of people, with vastly different skills and training
  
• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
  

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-09-12

Job Posting Title:
Senior Staff Scientist

Department:
Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Grade:
Grade 11

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.









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