Research Scientist - Lab

Position Summary

The Rodent Behavior Laboratory at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in NYC is an academic core research lab dedicated to advancing knowledge of neurological disease through innovative research. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Scientist to join our team and oversee several research projects, with a particular focus on behavioral neuroscience in mice and rats. Responsibilities include collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI) and working independently within the scientific framework of the core.

Plays a significant role in managing staff, project assignments, and resources. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI) and working independently within the scientific framework of the PI's laboratory.

• Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research. Exercises a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive scientific research programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance.
• May manage the operations of a lab for the Principal Investigator by supervising Post Docs and technicians. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all instruments and laboratory facilities.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects.
• May provide students with technical guidance and direction in the operation of various sample preparation techniques, extraction lines, and equipment as well as general laboratory practices and safety protocols.
• 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.
• May be responsible research/lab quality control and compliance.
• May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data.
• Develops research techniques and methodologies.
• May determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures and practices.
• 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.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences.
• May make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/ author/ co-author for reports and presentations.
• May provide recommendations for equipment purchases and for the redesign of lab space.
• May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs, scientific 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to department's mission.

To qualify you must have a MS degree and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications

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.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,500.00 - $80,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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