Senior Research Health Scientist, Geriatrics & Aging

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Supervisory Research Health Scientist role at the GRECC, STVHCS in San Antonio, TX leads aging research programs with regional and national impact on veteran health. The incumbent oversees a translational aging research portfolio, guiding teams across immunology, pulmonology, cardiology and geriatrics to drive productive outcomes.

Responsibilities include designing funded studies, mentoring staff, managing IRB protocols, and developing grant proposals to sustain advanced aging-focused

Qualifikationen

• Ability to independently design, conduct, and disseminate translational aging research.
• Experience leading diverse geriatric research teams through collaboration and project management.
• Experience developing grant proposals and managing funded research programs.
• Expertise in translational biomarker discovery using human biospecimens and disease models.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and manage research health scientist and laboratory staff and facilities.
• Develop and implement methods for active grant-funded research projects.
• Serve as Principal Investigator for funded programs and collaborate across disciplines.
• Prepare grant proposals and manage multi-source budgets and IRB protocols.
• Provide mentorship, resolve issues, and present findings to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Aging research leadership

Grant management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical research program design

IRB protocol management

Mentoring and supervision

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or higher in health sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Supervisory Research Health Scientist role at the GRECC, STVHCS in San Antonio, TX leads aging research programs with regional and national impact on veteran health. The incumbent oversees a translational aging research portfolio, guiding teams across immunology, pulmonology, cardiology and geriatrics to drive productive outcomes.

Responsibilities include designing funded studies, mentoring staff, managing IRB protocols, and developing grant proposals to sustain advanced aging-focused