Research Scientist II

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for a Research Scientist role. The position supports research programs by collaborating with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff, with potential involvement in training and lab management.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M.) and have a minimum of five years of relevant research experience. The university values teamwork, diverse collaboration, and commitment to advancing scholarly work.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M., etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience post-terminal degree completion
• Work experience in an academic environment
• More than 5 years’ professional research work experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantifiable, meaningful research with strong technical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels.
• Collaborate as a positive, contributing team member.
• Keyboard and use of standard word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M.)

Job description

Job Description

Research Scientists are individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree who play a major role in enabling research programs through collaborative and collegial interactions with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff. The rank of the research scientist is a staff appointment. A research scientist may apply his/her effort entirely to research, or a combination of research, training, and lab managerial activities.

Responsibilities

• Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research.


• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills .


• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization.


• Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team.


• Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.


• Ability to prioritize work, perform assignments with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M., etc.)


• A minimum of 5 years of research experience in a relevant field (or area) post-terminal degree completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in an academic environment.


• More than 5 years’ professional research work experience

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .