Research Scientist

Corewell Health • $70K — $95K *
Grand Rapids, MI 49504Hybrid
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in relevant research field with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
  • Demonstrated research productivity and independence.
  • Experience in mentoring graduate and/or medical students (excluding Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing roles).
  • Proven track record in authorship and grant submissions.
  • Specialized experience in unique research techniques and methods as applicable to the department.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and design research programs and present findings.
  • Manage all facets of the research laboratory, including staff and project oversight.
  • Analyze current literature and prepare results for publication and presentations.
  • Secure grant funding through research proposals and managing awarded grants.
  • Convene and participate in departmental research meetings and committees.
  • Provide research methodology training to students and research fellows.
  • Perform additional departmental duties as required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options, including dental and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive workplace culture with a focus on research excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under minimal supervision of the division chief or medical director of research, and with a high degree of autonomy, the Research Scientist works as a team leader and co-investigator to lead research aspects of the department. Research Scientist will design, collaborate, plan, perform data analysis and prepare reports. The Research Scientist - Laboratory will also perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program. The Research Scientist - Clinical will lead and support clinical research activities. Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects in Research Department.

Essential Functions
  • Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study, developing appropriate approaches, and presenting the results. Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols.
  • Will manage all aspects of the research laboratory, including staff selection and training, project assignment and scheduling, monitoring of project funds, coordination of data generation and analysis, and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities.
  • Review current literature in relevant fields. Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
  • Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities, including identification of funding sources, grant development and preparation, managing of awarded grants.
  • Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated.
  • Provide research methodology training to research fellows, postdocs, residents, technicians, and students.
  • Perform related departmental/divisional duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required
  • Doctorate Research Scientist - Laboratory requires a PhD degree in related research arena and minimum of two years related postdoctoral research experience.
    Research Scientist - Clinical requires a PhD degree in Population Health Sciences, Epidemiology or other clinical arena (e.g., nursing) and a minimum of two years related postdoctoral clinical research experience.
    Research Scientist - Health Economist requires a PhD degree in economics, health economics, health management and/or policy, health services research or related fields.
    Research Scientist - Magnetic Resonance requires a PhD degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related fields with PhD training in MR research.
    Research Scientist - Imaging Processing requires a PhD degree in computer science, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, or related fields.
    All Scientists must have evidence of research productivity and independence.
  • 2 years of relevant experience postdoctoral research training and/or experience, including evidence of research productivity.
  • Experience working with graduate students and/or medical students (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing)
  • Evidence of authorship and grant submissions
  • Research Scientist - Laboratory; experience with specialized techniques and procedures used in research specific department (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing).
  • Research Scientist - Clinical must have relevant clinical research experience and experience designing clinical research protocols.

Preferred
  • Evidence of obtaining extramural grant funding


Primary Location
SITE - MSU Grand Rapids Research Center - 400 Monroe NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Sponsored Programs NF1 Lab - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked
Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends

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