Scientist, Academic Research- Winship Cancer Institute
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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About Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgias only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching developing teaching and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent detect diagnose treat and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patients needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of is Where Science Becomes Hope. For more information visit .
Staff Scientists can have leadership responsibilities within the larger Winship Cancer Institute Shared Resources Infrastructure. This may include serving as a resource and liaison between investigators and Winship Shared Resource Directors to assist investigators in study planning and navigation to best support their scientific objectives and offering oversight on quality and training of other team members.
Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Scientist Academic Research position. Position details are as follows:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Academic Research Scientist functions as a highly skilled contributor/researcher and has significant authorship on publications and advanced knowledge and expertise of laboratory and experimental platforms necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
- Staff Scientists will have leadership responsibilities and will oversee quality and training of other team members.
- Duties include designing developing and conducting research experiments.
- Will have expert knowledge and skills specific to the related program and advanced knowledge of methods of analyzing data from experimental platforms.
- May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate or with approval of the responsible faculty director may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of a program.
- With approval of the leading Emory faculty member a Scientist may be the principal investigator on grant proposals.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or MD and ten years of professional level experience
- OR Masters degree and fifteen years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab. Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment. Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
NOTE: Applicants applying with a M.D. or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
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