Staff Scientist - Neurosurgery

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan (403b)

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Staff Scientist for the Cerebrovascular Research Laboratory. The role focuses on designing protocols, managing data, and contributing to translational research on cerebrovascular diseases.

The candidate will work on multicenter projects like CONDOR and help advance clinical decision-making. The position requires a Master’s degree or Ph.D. with substantial laboratory experience, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Formación

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations (3 Years) experience.
• No specific certification/professional license required for this position.

Responsabilidades

• Designs research protocols with guidance from the principal investigator and develops data collection procedures.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analyses and writes interpretative reports.
• Verifies data correctness and makes recommendations based on analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares papers for publication or presentation.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to the project.

Conocimientos

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Data interpretations

Educación

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Descripción del empleo

LocationSAINT LOUIS, MO 63110Scheduled Hours40Position SummaryThis Staff Scientist position is in the Cerebrovascular Research Laboratory. The lab conducts clinical and translational research focused on cerebrovascular diseases, particularly cranial and spinal vascular malformations. A major component of our work involves large-scale, multicenter research collaborations, including the Consortium for Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes Research (CONDOR), aimed at understanding disease natural history, treatment outcomes, prognostic factors, and improving clinical decision-making.Designs research protocols. Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.Job DescriptionPrimary Duties & Responsibilities:Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.Assists with grant preparation and reporting.Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.Conducts literature searches related to research project.Performs other duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required QualificationsEducation:Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.Certifications /Professional Licenses :No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.Work Experience:Laboratory Operations (3 Years)Skills:Not ApplicableDriver's License:A driver's license is not required for this position.More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Ph.D. - Doctor of PhilosophyCertifications /Professional Licenses :No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.Work Experience:No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.Skills:Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data InterpretationsGradeR10Salary Range$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.QuestionsFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .AccommodationIf you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits StatementPersonalUp to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.WellnessWellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!FamilyWe offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/EEO StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.