Senior Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary research programs
• Mentor new investigators
• Experience leading clinical trials in older people testing new drugs, devices, and services for the prevention and/or treatment of cognitive impairment and dementia
• Established collaborations with other ADRD research centers
• Familiarity with large database research
• Clinical experience caring for patients with cognitive disorders

Qualifications

• PhD and MD degree with demonstrated research experience through grants and publications as outlined above
• Established record of conducting original research that has significant impact on the field
• Bring unique expertise to projects and continue to mentor and train new investigators
• Established record of speaking nationally and internationally
• Sustained funding for own research programs
• Service in leadership roles for scientific journals, NIH committees, scientific societies, and the Institute

Core Competencies

• Initiative
• Organizational Know-how
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Strategic Orientation

Position Responsibilities

Senior Scientist level faculty members generally have distinguished records of scholarship and professional accomplishments recognized at the international level. Senior Scientists most often have sustained records of funding and reputations as top researchers in the field. Candidates for the Senior Scientist rank most likely have directed independent research programs and/or collaborative studies and published highly innovative research as senior authors. They have a highly capable training record, which may include developing instructional training programs, serving as course director, or teaching to international audiences.

Senior Scientists have generally demonstrated significant service contributions to their institute. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position. It does not, however, exclude other duties, which would be in conformity with the level of the position.

Physical Requirements

On record with Occupational Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range

$167,914.00 - $251,871.00