Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Research Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and participate in scientific research projects for the Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship.
• Determine Research Goals: Set research goals and objectives and evaluate outcomes against expectations.
• Develop Techniques: Develop and revise research techniques or approaches to address complex problems.
• Aid Investigators: Assist investigators in developing and refining research ideas related to energy balance, cancer survivorship, cancer prevention, and health disparities.
• Identify Partnerships: Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and scientific partnerships internally and externally.
• Ensure Closure: Ensure successful project planning, implementation, and closure.
• Support Initiatives: Support cancer prevention, control, and health-related projects as assigned by the principal investigator.
• Data Analysis: Independently design and initiate scientific research projects, perform or oversee data management and analysis procedures, analyze existing datasets, and prepare and present research findings.
• Grant Management: Contribute to grant applications related to energy balance research, prepare administrative sections of grant proposals, and support scientific writing, research design, and analysis for grant submissions.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks and activities as assigned by the principal investigator.

Qualifications

• Required Education: A Master's Degree in a natural science or related field.
• Prior Experience: Four years of experimental or scientific work or two years of experimental or scientific work with a medical degree.
• Preferred Education: A PhD in a natural science or a Medical Degree.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience with grant writing and implementing studies.