Research Scientist

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Job Title:
Research Scientist

Department:
Medicine | IM Immunology and Rheumatology

Research Scientist who conceptualizes, designs, implements and directs research projects focused on the intersection of immunology and arthritis in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology within the Department of Internal Medicine; develops, writes and submits grant proposals of original research as a principal investigator (PI), co-investigator or collaborator to extramural funding agencies to obtain significant salary and research support from outside funding agencies;  develops new lab methods and protocols as needed; tests and evaluates current procedures; plans, designs and conducts research experiments; designs and executes investigative research in the field of immunology; collects, analyzes, interprets and summarizes data; administers grants; directs and manages grant budgets; manages lab including identification and acquisition of equipment; hires, trains and evaluates junior investigators, writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research papers for publication; presents work at scientific meetings; writes IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research; ensures and is accountable for compliance to federal and institutional laboratory and radiation safety regulations; supervises and trains junior research staff, post doctoral researchers, residents, and undergraduate & graduate students; develops new and on-going collaborative research opportunities.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

Doctoral degree in biology or molecular, cellular & developmental biology required; extensive experience in a progressively responsible research capacity required; demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals required; technical expertise in molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry preferred; experience in laboratory management preferred; grant funding track record desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information:

Location:
Davis Medical Research Center (0382)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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