Ophthalmology Staff Scientist — Research & Data Lead

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

U‑Pass transit benefit

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking personnel to design research protocols, manage data and perform complex statistical analyses. This role supports grant preparation, reporting, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

The successful candidate will document research topics, solve equipment-related issues, and conduct literature searches to advance the project goals. This position offers professional growth within a supportive university environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols, including developing procedures for collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports.
• 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 the research project.

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking personnel to design research protocols, manage data and perform complex statistical analyses. This role supports grant preparation, reporting, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

The successful candidate will document research topics, solve equipment-related issues, and conduct literature searches to advance the project goals. This position offers professional growth within a supportive university environment.