Staff Scientist - Neurology

About the role

A Staff Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Cindy Ly (Department of Neurology) to perform basic and translational research in motor neuron disease. The laboratory is actively involved in ALS postmortem tissue biobanking and biofluid collection efforts to support ongoing ALS research efforts within the WashU community and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Follows instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports.
• Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Experience in biochemical and molecular analyses, immunohistochemistry, and proteomic approaches.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy.

Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving.
• Data Analysis.
• Data Interpretations.

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Pay

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

Schedule

40 hours per week