Research Faculty - Biomedical Research (Self-Funded)

About the role

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is seeking outstanding candidates for a Research Faculty position focused on biomedical research. This non-tenure-track role is entirely soft-money funded, meaning the successful candidate is fully responsible for obtaining and maintaining all research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a productive, externally funded research program in biomedical sciences.
• Develop and submit grant proposals to agencies such as NIH, DoD, NSF, or private foundations with a KGI-approved budget that includes IDC.
• Maintain full financial responsibility for the research program, including salaries, personnel support, and operational costs, through successful grant acquisition.
• Collaborate with institutional and external research partners.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Supervise KGI students and staff with support from extramural funding.
• Actively pursue diverse funding opportunities to sustain and grow the research program.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in biomedical science or a related field.
• Proven track record of research independence and successful grant acquisition.
• Demonstrated productivity in peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Capacity to manage complex research projects and research teams (if applicable).
• Preferred: Current or recent principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on NIH, DoD, NSF, or similar funding mechanisms.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and/or translational research collaborations.
• Familiarity with institutional research compliance budgeting processes, and grant management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated grant-writing and project management expertise.
• Advanced knowledge in biomedical research methodologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a research-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring research students.
• Ability to manage budgets and reporting for sponsored projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient computer, online system, and web skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a high-volume environment.
• Positive, welcoming personality with demonstrated customer service experience.
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Able to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Able to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require.