Minimum five years of experience in scientific investigation
Demonstrated outstanding achievement in research
Contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications or inventions
Experience in securing external grant funding is highly desirable
Responsibilities
Design and conduct complex clinical research studies
Analyze and interpret clinical data from research studies
Define scope and select problems for investigation
Develop hypotheses and methodologies for evaluation
Communicate research results through published papers
Coordinate seminars for knowledge dissemination
Develop new research proposals and secure funding
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Access to cutting-edge research facilities
Potential for leadership roles in research initiatives
Engagement with the scientific community through publications and seminars
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Scientist provides scientific and technical leadership in the management, design and execution of a clinical research program. With a broad range of skills and experience, this individual is a critical component of the Principle Investigators laboratory, demonstrating a capacity for collaboration and innovation with consistently high productivity.
Responsibilities
Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, diagnosis and treatment.
Analyzes and interprets clinical data from research studies.
Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
Develops hypotheses to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
Communicates research results to the scientific community via published papers.
Coordinates seminars and discussions for dissemination of knowledge and results of research in order to develop new diagnosis or treatment.
Develops new proposals for research and obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities
May supervise graduate/ medical students and trainees.
Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Ph.D in sciences or related field
Minimum five years of experience with scientific investigation.
Must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in a field of research
Must have contributed to a number of peer-reviewed publications, inventions or the like, at least some of which have had a major impact on advancing the field or discipline.
Prior experience successfully securing external grant funding is highly desirable.
About Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is a hospital network based in New York City. It was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The hospital has been ranked among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is known for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Mount Sinai Hospital is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has a staff of over 7,000 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
