Research Scientist-Non-Faculty

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Research Foundation in Syracuse is seeking a Research Scientist / Lab Manager to support a brain repair and neurological disease program. You will conduct complex experiments, analyze data, and contribute to scientific manuscripts and grant applications under the PI’s direction.

This role also oversees daily laboratory operations, coordinates across projects, and trains students and junior researchers to ensure productivity and efficiency in the PI’s group.

Formación

• PhD in Neuroscience or closely related field.
• Experience designing experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results.
• Experience contributing to manuscripts or reports.
• Experience training or mentoring students or staff.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the PI in advancing a brain repair and neurodegenerative disease program.
• Perform complex experiments and analyze data; contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.
• Oversee daily lab operations and coordinate across multiple projects; train students and junior researchers.

Conocimientos

Experimental design

Data collection

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Training/mentoring

Organizational skills

Educación

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Herramientas

qRT-PCR

Western blot

Rodent models

Two-photon microscopy

Descripción del empleo

Research Scientist-Non-Faculty

• Syracuse
• Science and Medical Research
• Full-time
• Opening on: Aug 5 2026
• Neurosurgery
• Research Foundation
• Research Scientist, E89
• 90569
• N/A

Job Summary:

The Research Scientist / Lab Manager is a PhD-level research support position responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) in advancing a research program focused on brain repair and neurological diseases. This role combines hands-on experimental research with laboratory management and administrative coordination. The incumbent will perform complex experiments, analyze data, and contribute to scientific manuscripts and grant applications under the direction of the PI. In addition, the individual will assist the PI in overseeing daily laboratory operations, maintaining organization across multiple projects, and training students and junior researchers. This position supports the overall productivity and efficiency of the PI's research program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Neuroscience or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in experimental design, data collection, and analysis
• Experience contributing to scientific writing (e.g., manuscripts or reports)
• Experience training or mentoring students and/or research staff
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience (approximately 3-5 years preferred)
• Experience supporting grant preparation and related documentation
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (e.g., qRT-PCR, Western blot)
• Experience with rodent models, including brain anatomy and transgenic colony management
• Experience with rodent surgical procedures, including models of traumatic brain injury (TBI) stroke, and cranial window preparation for in vivo imaging (e.g., two-photon microscopy)

Work Days:

Varies depending upon experiments.

Message to Applicants:

Salary Range-$50,000-$75,000

Recruitment Office: Human Resources