Emory University

Scientist, Associate Academic Research- School of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Emory University • $80K — $95K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD or MD with 5 years of research experience, or Master's with 10 years in a technical/research lab.
  • Experience in a relevant laboratory setting.
  • Internship or pre-degree work experience is not counted toward eligibility.
  • MD applicants must be eligible for a Georgia medical license.
  • Demonstrated track record of scientific achievements and research leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and recommend enhancements to research quality and outcomes.
  • Lead scientific projects and manage research teams effectively.
  • Assist in writing and obtaining IACUC, IRB, and Biosafety approvals.
  • Ensure quality assurance in research conducted by team members.
  • May help with grant applications and lead independent research projects.
  • Act as principal investigator for funded proposals with faculty approval.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and manage scientific projects.
  • Involvement in significant translational research that may impact patient care.
  • Collaboration with experienced faculty in a supportive research environment.
Full Job Description
Description

The Associate Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
  • Demonstrates increased responsibility through management of teams and leadership of scientific projects by applying advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development, as well as facilitating in some training aspects of other team members.
  • Aids in writing IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents.
  • Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
  • 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 instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
  • With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals.
  • Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • PhD or MD and five years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and ten years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
  • Laboratory experience will 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.
  • NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.


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About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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