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About the role

The Academic Research Scientist at Emory University functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher and has significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.

Responsibilities

• Staff Scientists will have leadership responsibilities, and will oversee quality and training of other team members.
• Duties include designing, developing and conducting research experiments.
• Will have expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
• With the approval of the responsible Emory faculty director, the Academic Research Scientist may serve as the principal investigator on funded (grant) proposals.

Requirements

• PhD and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR
• Master's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR
• Bachelor's degree and six years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.

Lab experience should be based on area of assignment. Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Qualifications

• PhD and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab
• Master's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab
• Bachelor's degree and six years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.

Skills

Expertise in the relevant field, advanced knowledge of laboratory and experimental platforms, ability to design, develop, and conduct research experiments, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position requires in-person attendance at an Emory University location.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).