Senior Research Scientist — Independent Lab Leader

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Senior Research Scientist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine to collaborate with Principal Investigators and work independently within the PI’s laboratory. The role emphasizes advancing scientific research through rigorous methods and innovative approaches.

The successful candidate will contribute to project design, data interpretation, and publication activities, with potential supervision of junior staff. A PhD and strong publication record are required.

Qualifications

• PhD and at least 3 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with animal research and cell culture is preferred.
• Strong publication record and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in computational biology tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and work independently within the PI’s laboratory.
• Initiate, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate research assignments.
• Formulate and conduct research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Develop new ideas that promote current research and guide large-scale programs.
• May supervise Post Docs and technicians and manage lab operations.
• Seek external grant funding with PI and Department Chair, and contribute to grant writing.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of research projects.
• Maintain knowledge of advances by attending scientific conferences.
• Coordinate activity between labs and collaborators to resolve technical problems.
• Serve on internal committees to advance research goals.

Skills

Independence

Organization

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

PhD

Tools

R

Python

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Senior Research Scientist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine to collaborate with Principal Investigators and work independently within the PI’s laboratory. The role emphasizes advancing scientific research through rigorous methods and innovative approaches.

The successful candidate will contribute to project design, data interpretation, and publication activities, with potential supervision of junior staff. A PhD and strong publication record are required.