Research Scientist I: Lead National-Impact Program

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, seeks a faculty-level researcher to develop and maintain an independent program with national impact. The role includes securing external funding, coordinating the research team, and presenting findings at national meetings.

The successful candidate will publish in refereed journals, train graduate students, and collaborate with other researchers to advance the field in language science, child development, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, engineering or related discipline, including work in major laboratories.
• Potential for national-impact research program with publication record and presentations.
• CITI and BLS certifications may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Direct laboratory work to implement and sustain the research program.
• Seek external funding from NIH or other agencies and assist with grant proposals.
• Coordinate training for graduate students and supervise postdoctoral fellows.
• Publish results in refereed journals and present at national meetings.

Skills

Research planning

Grant writing

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring/training

Education

PhD in neuroscience/psychology/engineering

Tools

R

SPSS

Job description

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, seeks a faculty-level researcher to develop and maintain an independent program with national impact. The role includes securing external funding, coordinating the research team, and presenting findings at national meetings.

The successful candidate will publish in refereed journals, train graduate students, and collaborate with other researchers to advance the field in language science, child development, and related disciplines.