Research Scientist
Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000635)
The Chan lab specializes in the study of pulmonary vascular disease and the heart-brain-lung interorgan communication axis. It incorporates population-level molecular epidemiology with mechanistic experimentation in cultured cells, animal models, and human specimens.
As a Research Scientist, main duties include:
Design and lead independent scientific projects in the lab with supervision from Dr. Chan.
Collaborate with other scientists and trainees
Participate in maintenance of common lab equipment and animal colonies, specifically lines that are relevant to the Research Scientist's projects.
Serve as lab mentor and teacher for students and trainees in lab
Present scientific projects orally
Draft and edit scientific grants and manuscripts
Job Summary
Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.
Essential Functions
1. Written and verbal skills for effective scientific communication
2. Technical skills for cell culture and rodent animal studies in pulmonary hypertension
3. Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment
4. Ability to design and lead a scientific project
5. High level of scientific honesty and rigor
Physical Effort
Must be able to move between labs and university offices. May require long periods of standing, bending, kneeling when doing experiments. May need to move lab equipment.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Research Scientist
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Research Science
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Professional Doctorate Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
Work Schedule: mon-fri standard
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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