Staff Scientist - Neurosurgery

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Scheduled

Hours:

40 hours per week.

The Chen Ultrasound Lab in the Department of Neurological Surgery with WashU Medicine has an opening for a motivated Staff Scientist. The lab combines engineering, biology, and medicine to develop innovative focused ultrasound techniques to improve the lives of patients with brain disease.

• Design research protocols, including procedures for collecting, verifying, and managing data.
• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Perform complex statistical analysis of collected data, write interpretative reports, verify data correctness, and make recommendations.
• Document research topics and prepare/submission of papers to publications and committees.
• Resolve practical problems related to equipment or test subjects and suggest technical or procedural improvements.
• Conduct literature searches related to research projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations: 3 Years

No specific certification or professional license is required for this position.

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy.
• Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation.

R10

$48,000.00 – $86,900.00 per annum.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matches.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave and tuition coverage for you and your family.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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