Research Scientist

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff.Research Scientist to lead independent research projects, from inception to presentation. You will prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations while mentoring undergraduates and technicians in a collaborative lab setting.

Responsibilities include planning, data analysis, and coordinating with other industry and academic specialists. This on-campus role requires a professional doctorate and at least five years of experience.

Qualifications

• Professional Doctorate Degree required.
• At least 5 years of research experience preferred.
• On-campus work arrangement (on-site) for a lab/research environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts independent scientific research from conception to presentation.
• Prepares manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations.
• Trains undergraduates and research technicians.
• Develops and enforces laboratory policies and procedures.
• Coordinates project development with other specialists.

Education

Professional Doctorate Degree

Job description

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.

• Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation, including planning, assessing protocol feasibility, processing and analyzing data, and conference presentations.
• Prepares manuscripts, research proposals, articles, grant applications, work for publications, and presentations based on research results.
• Trains undergraduates and/or research technicians.
• Recommends, drafts, and manages laboratory policies and procedures.
• Facilitates work and project development in collaboration with other industry and academic specialists.

This position is mostly sedentary. Some walking between research areas may be required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Research Scientist
• Job Family: Research
• Job Sub-Family: Research Science
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required: Professional Doctorate Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5
• Substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
• Hiring Range: TBD BasedUpon Qualifications
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes
• Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: Not Applicable