Research Scientist - Suprathreshold hearing disorder rehabilitation
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryIn consultation with their Principal Investigator (PI) undertake and execute a program of scientific study culminating in publication. Drives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership obtaining funding writing or other recognition. May not necessarily receive independent resources; however their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project. They assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and in a wide variety of administrative tasks as necessary.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
-Makes proficient intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter authority in the field.
-Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
-Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
-May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
-Presents results and prepares publications.
-May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Previous Research experience (inclusive of graduate and postdoctoral experience) 5-7 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent research skills.
- Demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in field.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of field.
- Evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original though.
- Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership.
- Ability to contribute to publications.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
In consultation with the PI Dr. Daniel Polley they will develop data collection and analysis protocols for a new research program focused on rehabilitation of suprathreshold hearing disorders. Their primary responsibility will be in the implementation of new physiological hardware data analysis and the development of backend systems for data management and storage. They will assist their PI in the training and supervision of other laboratory personnel and a variety of administrative tasks as necessary. From time to time they may also be needed to participate in data collection and communication with research participants. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to perform these responsibilities remotely though it is expected that they will work on site an average of 2-3 days per week.
As this position will emphasize the early stage development of a new research program there is no expectation that they will secure independent funding nor that their activities will result in publications or other scientific communications.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Makes strong intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter expert in field.
Contributes to the design and execution of experiments and/or research projects.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
May collaborate with external researchers and/or receive external project funding support.
Presents results and prepares publications.
May assist PI in the training and supervision of other staff.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
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EEO Statement:
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At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
