Research Scientist-Cancer Innovation

Nemours Children's Health$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD or MD/PhD degree in a relevant field.
  • Significant postdoctoral research experience in cancer research.
  • Demonstrated excellence in hematology/oncology.
  • Strong background in neuroscience and neurologic disease research.
  • Proven track record of securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee a variety of basic and translational research projects.
  • Foster collaborations with clinical and basic science researchers.
  • Prepare and submit grant applications for external funding.
  • Publish high-impact research manuscripts in neuroscience.
  • Supervise and ensure the safety and compliance of laboratory operations.
  • Train and mentor laboratory technicians, students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary and high-quality laboratory space.
  • Access to start-up/bridge funding from the State Cancer grant.
  • Yearly renewable programmatic funding for the duration of employment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Department of Cancer Innovation at Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL seeks a motivated Research Scientist (tenure-track Assistant Professor equivalent) to be part of the highly collaborative and growing Cancer Innovation Center. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in cancer research.

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. The position includes a highly competitive salary, high-quality laboratory space, access to the start-up/bridge funding available from the State Cancer grant to appropriate candidates, and programmatic funding that renews yearly for the duration of employment.

Applicants 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)


Essential functions:

  1. Plan and oversee a wide range of projects in basic/translational research, including collaborations with our clinical and basic science researchers.
  2. Prepare and submit grant applications to secure external funding support.
  3. Publish high impact manuscripts in the field of neuroscience.
  4. Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
  5. Supervise and train laboratory technicians, students, and postdoctoral fellows.


Qualifications:

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

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