Associate Scientist - Dermatology

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai's Waldman Dermatology Department seeks an Associate Scientist to advance dermatologic research and clinical laboratory operations. You will design and conduct complex clinical studies, analyze data, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes developing methodologies, presenting research findings, and contributing to publications in collaboration with clinicians and researchers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field.
• Three years of experience in a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop methodologies for medical applications and analyze data.
• Design and conduct complex clinical research studies evaluating methods and treatments.
• Plan and direct studies on human or animal disease and preventive methods.
• Mentor less senior scientist and Associate Researcher staff.
• Communicate results via published papers and presentations to the scientific community.

Skills

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field

Three years experience

Job description

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to delivering superior, comprehensive dermatologic care that exceeds patient expectations, and to advancing the science of dermatology through research and education.

From preparing the next generation of leaders, to providing cutting-edge and cost-effective treatment, the Department of Dermatology thrives on a passion to improve the lives of patients through science.

The Associate Scientist is experienced in the conduct of research involving the understanding of human diseases and improvement of human health. May assist in the operation of the clinical laboratory. Engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities, and may mentor less senior scientist and Associate Researcher staff.

• Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
• Plans and directs studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
• May assist in clinical laboratory operations.
• Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
• Teaches principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and research staff.
• Confers with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
• Develops treatments and designs research tools and techniques.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
• Examines the results of clinical trials and adjusts the dosage levels to reduce negative side effects or to induce better results.
• Communicates research results to the scientific community via published papers.
• Develops new proposals for research and obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
• Makes recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities.
• Performs other related duties.

• Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field
• Three years experience