Senior Scientist - Neurology
Washington University
- # Senior Scientist - NeurologyApplyremote type: On Campus/Onsitelocations: Washington University Medical Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR95592# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Seeking an ambitious, innovative, and highly skilled Senior Scientist to spearhead projects that explore cellular senescence, tau biology, and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases. Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Collaborate on the design and execution of innovative research studies focusing on the intersection between biological aging and neurodegenerative disease, with a particular emphasis on cellular senescence and tau biology.* Develop and implement cutting-edge cellular, molecular, biochemical, and imaging techniques to investigate brain aging and neurodegeneration.* Lead projects across the translational spectrum including cells, animal models, postmortem human tissue and clinical trials.* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, computational biologists, and neuroscientists, to integrate findings across experimental platforms.* Mentor junior lab members, including postdocs, graduate students, and technicians, fostering a collaborative and dynamic research environment.* Contribute to grant writing, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings at scientific conferences and publications.* Engage with clinical trial teams to bridge preclinical discoveries with translational applications.* Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.* Manage research project with other institutions and investigators.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Working Conditions:*** Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive 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 Qualifications****Education:**Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Postdoctoral (3 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.## # **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/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, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication# **Grade**R12# **Salary Range**$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / 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.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 Screening**All 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 Statement**Personal* Up 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%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We 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:
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