Staff Research Scientist
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD, US
Summary
The Staff Research Scientist will independently conduct research on social behavior circuits in the rodent brain, including experimental design and data analysis. They are also responsible for training research staff and presenting scientific findings to the Principal Investigator and colleagues.
Job Description
Overview
The Staff Research Scientist will work in the productive environment of a federal and privately funded laboratory focused on the development of social behavior circuits in the rodent brain. The incumbent will have a solid knowledge in neuroethology, large dataset data pipelines, stress neurobiology, and developmental neuroscience. The incumbent will conduct research mostly independently, participate in the design of experiments, analyze data, and may contribute to manuscripts.
Responsibilities
1. Perform experiments, analyze data, formulate conclusions, and create appropriate statistical visualizations (such as graphs and charts) for the purpose of reporting research/laboratory results.2. Independently process and deliver presentations of scientific data.3. Independently drive research projects, contribute original ideas, and work effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment.4. Educate, train, and supervise new students and other research staff that assist on the project.5. Meet regularly with Principal Investigator (PI) and colleagues to review lab data, troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, and discuss newly published scientific literature relevant to the field
Qualifications
EDUCATION:PhD degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.
EXPERIENCE:• hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, PCR, CRISPR, Western blotting, and work with animal models.
Minimum pay range
USD $57,140.30/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $99,305.86/Yr.
We provide assessment and treatment on an outpatient basis at our facilities at Broadway and Triad, at schools and in-home, as well as consultation services to hospitals and other community-based programs. Our inpatient programs, the Neuro-Behavioral Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program serve as models of treatment in a medical setting. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children, families, their support systems and their communities through assessment, treatment, parent training, educational and consultative services.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
