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Memphis, TN - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 86320 - 154960

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

TheDepartment of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences housed at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis Tennessee is seeking applicants for a fulltime Clinical Research Scientist position. The candidate will work with faculty members project coordinators clinical research associates and other researchers on grant and institutionally funded research projects to improve biobehavioral health outcomes for survivors of pediatric catastrophic diseases. Under the supervision of the lead faculty member the candidate will be engaged in a variety of research activities related to conducting literature reviews data collection and analysis manuscript preparation engaging in clinical interventions research and grant development.

The ideal candidate will have experience with measurement analysis and interpretation of functional nearinfrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data. Significant experience with signal processing wearable devices and neuroscience is strongly preferred.

The Clinical Research Scientist I focuses on one or more specific scientific endeavors of laboratory or clinically based research. Utilizes unique advanced skills in clinical/populationbased methodology to achieve the highest research goals. Develops and/or implements research procedures and publishes research results. Initiates and conducts independent research without direct supervision. Assists with the management of large multidisciplinary research operations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Initiates and conducts research without direct supervision. Demonstrates advanced skills in performing research. Provides input on and evaluates protocol design including quality control procedures. Develops and provides oversight of protocols for projectspecific research. Follows and upholds appropriate human subjects protections event reporting data safety and monitoring requirements and safety regulations. Works efficiently to manage concurrent projects.

  • Develops and/or implements research procedures. Proposes/initiates experiments and/or methodological approaches to achieve research goals. Coordinates the design and testing of data collection instruments. Duplicates experiments and/or procedures from the research literature. Oversees data quality control (QC) procedures. Utilizes institutional resources appropriately.

  • Presents and publishes research results. Keeps comprehensive accurate organized and legible records of research procedures and results. Performs data analysis and reduction. Writes research reports and scientific publications.

  • Assists with the management of large multidisciplinary research operations and the instruction of research staff. Coordinates communication with principal investigators across multiple sites. Anticipates needs for the efficient conduct of research. Provides instruction and guidance for staff. Coordinates the scheduling of staff and ensures coverage.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • MD or PhD in relevant scientific field required (Cognitive neuroscience cognitive neuropsychology experimental psychology behavioral neurology clinical neuroscience etc.

Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum Requirement: 2 years prior relevant and productive research experience in clinical/populationbased outcomes and health behavior research.

  • Experience in study design methodology protocol development study conduct and analysis.

  • Experience working in a projectoriented matrixed team environment preferred.

  • Proven performance in earlier role.

  • Experience in pediatrics preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86320 $154960 per year for the role of Clinical Research Scientist Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences.

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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