Associate Research Scientist

Overview 1158186_RR00117081 Job ID: 1158186_RR00117081 NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Position Associate Research Scientist Role and Responsibilities In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PIs) and working independently within the scientific framework of the PIs Section The Section of Medical Ethics (SoME). This person will lead the implementation of empirical bioethics research from planning to completion and will support the development and submission of grants to NIH, foundations, and industry partners. This Section is led by Brendan Parent, Director of SoME within the Division of Health Delivery Sciences in the Department of Population Health. The work of SoME spans ethics and policy research in artificial intelligence in health care, trust and organization of healthcare systems, organ donation and transplantation, compassionate use and expanded access to experimental treatment, reproductive medicine, and vaccines. The Research Scientist will work closely with SoME faculty, divisional administration, and staff to effectively implement research. This role will serve as a consulting methodologist for the SoME, supporting and leading empirical strategies for research including surveys, interviews and focus groups and secondary data analyses of large, existing datasets. The ideal candidate will bring experience in several methodological approaches - and most importantly, be willing to learn alongside Section faculty and advise based on the state of the science. Job Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties. Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research/project assignments critical to the Section on Medical Ethics, including drafting grant proposals and drafting and submitting protocols to IRB. Maintains in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of current state of literature and policy landscape to inform development of empirical bioethics and related policy projects. Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope. Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities. Develops new ideas that promote current research. May manage the operations of projects for Principal Investigators by supervising Post Docs and staff. Oversees the timeline of projects and implementation of projects. Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects. May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific and ethics conferences. May make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/ author/ co-author for reports and presentations. May provide recommendations for software/hardware purchases. May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various staff and collaborators. Identifies and resolves technical problems. May serve on internal committees to help further goals of research projects and bring new expertise to the research program. May seek grant funding from external sources in support of their independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair. May participate in writing grant proposals. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a MS degree with at least 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Established record of working in fields of Bioethics/Medical ethics, Health Policy, Public Policy, or Public Health. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Additional Information NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings support workforce and their loved ones, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, and employee resources groups for peer support. All employees have access to a holistic employee wellness program covering seven areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package are designed to enhance quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Salary: The salary range for the role is $31,428.47-$40,000.00. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. For Pay Transparency Notice, please view the notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr