Research Scientist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant funded: Yes

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Research Scientist to lead and advance high-impact biomedical investigations, design studies, develop novel methodologies, and mentor junior researchers. This senior role requires advanced degrees and specialized expertise in a biomedical field.

The position emphasizes grant writing, project management, and collaboration to secure external funding while maintaining rigorous scientific standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD in a science field (or MS with 2+ years lab experience, or BA/BS with 4+ years lab exp).
• Advanced research design, execution, and data interpretation required.
• Strong grant-writing ability preferred for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee complex research projects with innovative approaches.
• Develop new experimental techniques and methodologies.
• Analyze findings with scientific rigor and prepare publications and grant proposals.
• Present results at conferences and collaborate with teams to secure funding.
• Mentor research staff and manage timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ethics regulations.

Skills

Study design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. or MD/PhD in science

Master’s Degree in science + 2 years lab experience

Bachelor’s Degree in science + 4 years lab experience

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Grant management software

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053015

Job Category

Research

Organization

SOM-Oto-Research B

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Research Scientist

Job Summary

The Research Scientist leads and advances scientific investigations, focusing on high-impact biomedical research. This senior role involves designing studies, developing novel methodologies, securing research funding, and mentoring junior researchers. The position is best suited for individuals with advanced degrees and specialized expertise in a biomedical field.

Education & Experience

Education And Experience

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a field of science or Master’s Degree in a field of science and two (2) years’ laboratory experience or Bachelor’s Degree in a field of science and four (4) years’ laboratory experience

Certifications, Licenses, Or Registration Required

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience with a strong background in grant writing and assisting in securing external research funding

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Design, implement, and oversee complex research projects by learning and implementing innovative techniques.
• Develop new experimental techniques and methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret research findings, ensuring scientific rigor.
• Contribute to scientific publications and grant proposals, utilizing results from search and analysis of literature from multiple sources.
• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.
• Assists PI to secure and manage research funding through grants and collaborations.
• Maintain research program in absence of PI and plan and manage research timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines for laboratory safety and research ethics, including laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure maintenance equipment.
• Supervise and mentor research associates, technicians, and trainees.
• Stay updated with emerging trends, techniques, and technologies in the field to enhance research quality.
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical And Environmental Demands

Requires occasional bending at the waist, occasional twisting, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, occasional carrying/lifting up to 75 pounds, occasional push/pulling, frequent walking, frequent standing, frequent sitting, occasional driving, occasional frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment/machinery, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, bloodborne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, and frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Rotating

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: Yes

Job Posting Date

09/22/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

09/24/2026