Staff Research Scientist

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Baltimore, MDFull-time$57–99K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$57–99K/yr

Location

Baltimore, MD

Role Type

Research

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The Staff Research Scientist works in a collaborative research environment studying how early-life experiences, including stress and exercise, affect brain development and function through gene-regulatory mechanisms. The role involves independent research, experimental design, data analysis, and contributions to manuscripts and grant proposals. The scientist also advances projects, presents findings, and trains and supervises students and research staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cellular BiologyMolecular BiologyLarge-Dataset PipelinesStress NeurobiologyDevelopmental NeuroscienceExperimental DesignData AnalysisStatistical VisualizationScientific Data ProcessingResearch PresentationResearch CollaborationSupervisionCloningRT-QPCRCRISPRCUT&RUN/CUT&TagWestern BlottingAnimal Models

Qualifications

Five Peer-Reviewed PublicationsMaster's in Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or RelatedPhD in Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or RelatedFive Years Research ExperienceSupervisory/Management Experience

Full job description

Overview

The Staff Research Scientist will work in a highly productive and collaborative research environment. Projects will generally focus on gene regulatory (epigenetic) mechanisms activated by early-life experiences, including stress and exercise, that influence brain development and function throughout the lifespan. The incumbent will apply knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, large-dataset data pipelines, stress neurobiology, and developmental neuroscience; conduct research with a high degree of independence; participate in experimental design; analyze data; and contribute to scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

Responsibilities

Perform experiments, analyze data, formulate conclusions, and create appropriate statistical visualizations, including graphs and charts, to report research and laboratory results.
Independently process scientific data and develop and deliver presentations of research findings.
Independently advance research projects, contribute original ideas, and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment.
Educate, train, and supervise new students and other research staff who assist with projects.
Meet regularly with the Principal Investigator (PI) and colleagues to review laboratory data, troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, and discuss newly

published scientific literature relevant to the field.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have portfolio of at least five (5) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
PhD in physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience in a research setting required.
Previous supervisory/management experience, particularly supervising graduate students and lab personnel, required.
Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, RT-qPCR, CRISPR, CUT&RUN/CUT&Tag, Western blotting, and work with animal models.

Minimum pay range

USD $57,140.30/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $99,305.86/Yr.

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Job Location : Street 1741 Ashland Ave

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

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