Lead Research Scientist, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Kumc; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to lead independent research initiatives within a collaborative team. The role includes experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant support, with supervision and mentorship of junior staff.

The position emphasizes laboratory operations, compliance, and active contribution to scientific presentations at meetings and publications.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent degree is required.
• Five years of research experience with peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly work.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or training research personnel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prioritize research projects with PI guidance.
• Conduct complex scientific research and analyze results.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and reports based on findings.
• Contribute to grant submissions and research proposals.
• Supervise and train research staff and manage laboratory activities.
• Maintain compliant and well-documented lab notebooks and records.

Skills

Research experience

Mentoring experience

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to lead independent research initiatives within a collaborative team. The role includes experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant support, with supervision and mentorship of junior staff.

The position emphasizes laboratory operations, compliance, and active contribution to scientific presentations at meetings and publications.