WVU Medicine

Senior Research Scientist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

WVU Medicine$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in Neuroscience, Radiology, Neurobiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
  • 10+ years of experience in neuromodulation technology for brain treatments.
  • Expertise in structural and functional connectivity within the brain.
  • Proven background in applied human and preclinical research studies.
  • Experience publishing and presenting scientific findings.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in preclinical and clinical neuromodulation research studies.
  • Conduct and oversee clinical research in line with protocols and regulations.
  • Utilize advanced imaging technology for neuroscience studies.
  • Collaborate effectively with a diverse research team and external sponsors.
  • Analyze data and prepare reports for publication.

Benefits

  • 37.5-hour work week for optimal work-life balance.
  • 13 paid holidays and generous annual leave of 24 days.
  • 18 sick days per year for personal and family care.
  • Diverse health insurance options and wellness programs.
  • 401(a) retirement savings plan with 6% match.
Full Job Description
Description

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center is currently accepting applications for a Senior Research Scientist.

About the Opportunity

This Senior Research Scientist will be part of The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center research team to conduct preclinical and human research studies using neuromodulation technology.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
  • Wellness programs


What You'll Do

  • Participate in preclinical and clinical neuromodulation research studies and assisting with the development of new protocols.
  • Conduct and oversee clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Evaluate and monitor study participants, ensure accurate clinical documentation, assess patient safety and adverse events, collaborate with research staff and sponsors, and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and applicable regulations
  • Use of state- of -the- art imaging technology to study the neuroscience of human brain connectivity in conjunction with neuromodulation technology.
  • Works independently and with a research team to carry out neuromodulation studies.
  • Data analysis and reporting/publishing neuromodulation research projects.
  • Working with image analytics and technical support teams.


Qualifications

  • PhD in Neuroscience, Radiology, Neurobiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or similar science/engineering-related fields or equivalent.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the following:
    • Using neuromodulation technology for brain treatments.
    • Neuroscientist with experience working with structural and function connectivity in the brain.
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Conducting applied human research studies with neuromodulation.
  • Conducting preclinical research studies with neuromodulation.
  • Publishing and presenting scientific reports.
  • Background experience and knowledge:
    • Neurogenetics: chromatin remodeling, gene regulation and synaptic RNA dynamics in neurons
    • Genome Imaging: Advanced imaging and analysis of chromatin architecture in the brain
    • Computational Neuroscience: Bioinformatics and machine learning for genomic and imaging analyses
    • Gene Therapy: DNA/RNA-based therapeutics and gene editing in neurological disorders
  • Experience working on federal awards (NIH, NSF, DOD).
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Ability to create, annotate and maintain detailed research records.
  • Working knowledge of scientific research methods and IRB policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prepare and present information in one-on-one or general scientific audience settings.
  • Ability to conduct data analytics and preparation of reports and/or publications.

About WVU Medicine

West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

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