Senior Biomedical Research Scientist - Grants & Mentorship

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant funded: Yes

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Research Scientist to lead and advance high-impact biomedical investigations, design studies, develop novel methodologies, and mentor junior researchers. This senior role requires advanced degrees and specialized expertise in a biomedical field.

The position emphasizes grant writing, project management, and collaboration to secure external funding while maintaining rigorous scientific standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD in a science field (or MS with 2+ years lab experience, or BA/BS with 4+ years lab exp).
• Advanced research design, execution, and data interpretation required.
• Strong grant-writing ability preferred for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee complex research projects with innovative approaches.
• Develop new experimental techniques and methodologies.
• Analyze findings with scientific rigor and prepare publications and grant proposals.
• Present results at conferences and collaborate with teams to secure funding.
• Mentor research staff and manage timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ethics regulations.

Skills

Study design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. or MD/PhD in science

Master’s Degree in science + 2 years lab experience

Bachelor’s Degree in science + 4 years lab experience

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Grant management software

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Research Scientist to lead and advance high-impact biomedical investigations, design studies, develop novel methodologies, and mentor junior researchers. This senior role requires advanced degrees and specialized expertise in a biomedical field.

The position emphasizes grant writing, project management, and collaboration to secure external funding while maintaining rigorous scientific standards and compliance.