Research Scientist

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision of the division chief or medical director of research, and with a high degree of autonomy, the Research Scientist works as a team leader and co-investigator to lead research aspects of the department. Research Scientist will design, collaborate, plan, perform data analysis and prepare reports. The Research Scientist - Laboratory will also perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program. The Research Scientist - Clinical will lead and support clinical research activities. Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects in Research Department.

Essential Functions

• Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study, developing appropriate approaches, and presenting the results. Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols.
• Will manage all aspects of the research laboratory, including staff selection and training, project assignment and scheduling, monitoring of project funds, coordination of data generation and analysis, and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities.
• Review current literature in relevant fields. Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities, including identification of funding sources, grant development and preparation, managing of awarded grants.
• Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated.
• Provide research methodology training to research fellows, postdocs, residents, technicians, and students.
• Perform related departmental/divisional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctorate Research Scientist - Laboratory requires a PhD degree in related research arena and minimum of two years related postdoctoral research experience.
  Research Scientist - Clinical requires a PhD degree in Population Health Sciences, Epidemiology or other clinical arena (e.g., nursing) and a minimum of two years related postdoctoral clinical research experience.
  Research Scientist - Health Economist requires a PhD degree in economics, health economics, health management and/or policy, health services research or related fields.
  Research Scientist - Magnetic Resonance requires a PhD degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or related fields with PhD training in MR research.
  Research Scientist - Imaging Processing requires a PhD degree in computer science, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, or related fields.
  All Scientists must have evidence of research productivity and independence.

• 2 years of relevant experience postdoctoral research training and/or experience, including evidence of research productivity.
• Experience working with graduate students and/or medical students (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing)
• Evidence of authorship and grant submissions
• Research Scientist – Laboratory; experience with specialized techniques and procedures used in research specific department (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing).
• Research Scientist – Clinical must have relevant clinical research experience and experience designing clinical research protocols.

Preferred

• Evidence of obtaining extramural grant funding

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - MSU Grand Rapids Research Center - 400 Monroe NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Sponsored Programs NF1 Lab - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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