Research Scientist

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. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and other lab personnel including hiring, training, assigning work to complete, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and when necessary, disciplining. Assumes primary responsibility for the development, communication and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures for research and administrative functions in research setting. This includes but is not limited to conforming to all policies/procedures of relevant mandatory committee(s) including IRB and IACUC committees. Identifies internal and external funding opportunities and works with departmental and Brown University Health Office of Research Administration on completion of grant application. Reviews current literature to update approaches to research being conducted. Assigns review of specific literature to assistance. Determines the direction of research efforts by reviewing data from previous research and external research papers to identify problem areas. Sets up hypothesis and designs experiments to test them. Responsible for the development of research methodology used. Ensures accurate collection and analysis of data gathered in research experiments. 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 or expertise and to exchange information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Requires completion of a M.D. and/or Ph.D. in the appropriate scientific field and Brown appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. Requires an 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 the interpersonal skills to interface both externally and internally to the Hospital. EXPERIENCE: Requires one-year experience in research. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 are required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$68,000.00-$340,000.00

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.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8am-5pm (flexible)

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No