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Research Scientist

Corewell Health


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision of the division chief or medical director of research and with a high degree of autonomy the Research Scientist works as a team leader and co-investigator to lead research aspects of the department. Research Scientist will design collaborate plan perform data analysis and prepare reports. The Research Scientist - Laboratory will also perform laboratory procedures and carry through an independent research program. The Research Scientist - Clinical will lead and support clinical research activities. Independent planning and grant preparation for research projects in Research Department.

Essential Functions
  • Maintain an active research program through the identification of relevant areas of study developing appropriate approaches and presenting the results. Collaborate with other researchers and trainees to generate research ideas and develop protocols.
  • Will manage all aspects of the research laboratory including staff selection and training project assignment and scheduling monitoring of project funds coordination of data generation and analysis and acquisition and use of equipment and facilities.
  • Review current literature in relevant fields. Critically evaluate research data and prepare research results for publication in refereed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
  • Seek grant support for new and/or continuing research activities including identification of funding sources grant development and preparation managing of awarded grants.
  • Participate and/or lead routine departmental research meetings; serve on research committees as delegated.
  • Provide research methodology training to research fellows postdocs residents technicians and students.
  • Perform related departmental/divisional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctorate Research Scientist - Laboratory requires a PhD degree in related research arena and minimum of two years related postdoctoral research experience.
    Research Scientist - Clinical requires a PhD degree in Population Health Sciences Epidemiology or other clinical arena (e.g. nursing) and a minimum of two years related postdoctoral clinical research experience.
    Research Scientist - Health Economist requires a PhD degree in economics health economics health management and/or policy health services research or related fields.
    Research Scientist - Magnetic Resonance requires a PhD degree in medical physics physics engineering or related fields with PhD training in MR research.
    Research Scientist - Imaging Processing requires a PhD degree in computer science physics engineering applied mathematics or related fields.
    All Scientists must have evidence of research productivity and independence.
  • 2 years of relevant experience postdoctoral research training and/or experience including evidence of research productivity.
  • Experience working with graduate students and/or medical students (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing)
  • Evidence of authorship and grant submissions
  • Research Scientist Laboratory; experience with specialized techniques and procedures used in research specific department (excludes Magnetic Resonance and Image Processing).
  • Research Scientist Clinical must have relevant clinical research experience and experience designing clinical research protocols.

Preferred

  • Evidence of obtaining extramural grant funding

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.


How Corewell Health cares for you
  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - MSU Grand Rapids Research Center - 400 Monroe NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Sponsored Programs NF1 Lab - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.


Required Experience:

IC


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