Research Scientist, Surgery

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Benefits package

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo’s Department of Surgery seeks a Research Scientist in transplant surgery. The successful candidate will contribute to clinical and hospital-based research, collaborate with UB and community partners, and support IRB tasks and study conduct.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, conducting analyses, and disseminating results through publications and presentations. A graduate degree is required, with strong writing and teamwork skills expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a graduate degree in the field of study or discipline (MD/DO or PhD).
• Experience in outcomes research, data analysis, and publishing results is expected.
• Ability to plan and execute research strategies and to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals and grant applications.
• Conduct study design, data analysis, and dissemination of results via publications/presentations.
• Provide statistical and programming support for team projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Research planning

Academic writing

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO or PhD

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The Department of Surgery within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), seeks qualified Research Scientist in the field of transplant surgery.

Under the supervision of the Transplant Division Chief and the Department Chair, the incumbent will contribute significantly to the advancement of clinical and hospital based research in the Department of Surgery, including collaborative projects with other University at Buffalo and community partners.

Responsibilities

• development of research proposals and grant applications
• study conduct, data analysis
• dissemination of research results through publications and presentations
• provide primary or supplementary statistical and programming support as needed for team projects
• assist residents in the Department of Surgery as needed in developing and executing their research concepts.
• prepare and submit IRB applications and other research related administrative tasks.

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affiliation employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a graduate degree in the field of study or discipline, such as an MD or DO. Candidate must possess basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study.
• The position requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts, and principles of the field of study or discipline, as well as practical experience gained through an internship or at least one year of employment in a professional position.
• Experience in conducting outcomes research studies, patient-reported outcomes research, retrospective and prospective data analyses, transplant research, or health services research is required. Candidate must demonstrate efficient planning and execution of research strategies; excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to perform effectively both independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with large datasets including electronic health records, medical claims and insurance data ·
• Clinical knowledge and familiarity with concepts in medicine and surgery is highly desired ·
• Previous mentoring experience at the graduate level is desired ·
• Previous experience in preparing research proposals and grant applications · 2 or more publications as the primary author
• At least 2 years of research related experience including study design, data analysis and preparation of scientifically sound manuscripts; a doctorate or other advanced degree can be substituted for research related experience ·

Salary Range: $60,000

Work Hours: Varies

Campus: Erie County Medical Center