Research Scientist PT

SUMMARY Reports to a departmental or divisional director and is responsible for direction of the research activities of a laboratory. Prepares, writes and presents research papers. Provides consultation within area of expertise to individuals both internal and external to the hospital. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and other lab personnel, including hiring, training, assigning work, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and disciplining as necessary. Assumes primary responsibility for the development, communication and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures for research and administrative functions in the research setting, including IRB and IACUC committees. Identifies internal and external funding opportunities and works with the Department and Brown University Health Office of Research Administration on grant application completion. Reviews current literature to update approaches to research being conducted and assigns specific literature reviews to assistance. Determines the direction of research efforts by reviewing data from previous research and external research papers to identify problem areas. Sets up hypotheses and designs experiments to test them. Develops research methodology, ensures accurate collection and analysis of data, and interprets data using statistical methodology. Prepares, writes and presents papers for publication as the principal investigator on research projects. Participates in hospital committees both research and non-research. Contacts individuals, both internal and external to the hospital, to provide professional consultation within area of expertise and to exchange information. QUALIFICATIONS Requires completion of an M.D. and/or Ph.D. in the appropriate scientific field and a Brown appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. Requires in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which research is being performed. Requires supervisory and administrative skills to direct a small group of research assistants. Requires interpersonal skills to interface both externally and internally to the hospital. Requires one-year experience in research. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Works in a laboratory environment with possible exposure to human and animal serum, chemical reagents, animal subjects, and radioactive materials. INDEPENDENT ACTION Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures is required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS Pay Range: $68,000.00-$340,000.00 Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: 20 hrs TBD, Work Shift: Day, Daily Hours: 4 hours, Driving Required: No EEO STATEMENT Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr