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Senior Research Scientist – Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • West Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Work with the RNI Innovation Center research team to carry out research projects and clinical trials focused on understanding and improving patients’ outcomes.
  • Utilize tools such as electrophysiological, neuromodulation, cognitive batteries, and subjective questionnaires to measure, assess, and improve the monitoring, assessment, and treatment of patients.
  • Meet with research participants to describe research protocols, gain informed consent, carry out follow-up visits and other duties as outlined in the research protocols.
  • Design and oversee the implementation of clinical studies, ensuring that research protocols are scientifically rigorous and ethically sound.
  • Supervise researchers and technicians, providing guidance and training on study protocols.
  • Present research findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and students involved in the program.
  • Stay abreast of developments in the field of neuromodulation, gene therapy, and innovative treatments integrating new knowledge into the program's research agenda.
  • Participant in grant writing and applications for funding opportunities if necessary.

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in a psychology, psychiatry, public health, behavioral health-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience involving:
  • Scientific research methods with memory and movement disorder population
  • Data analysis and interpretation of behavioral, cognitive, and clinical data
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  • Evidence of multiple scientific publications, including first authorship publications
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with electrophysiological devices (EEG, EMG, EDA, ECG, Eye tracking) as well as wearables
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations
  • Ability to create, annotate and maintain detailed record
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a computer utilizing various software packages, including creating spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines and regulations related to clinical trials and neuroimaging researc
  • Working knowledge of scientific research methods and Institutional Review Board policies and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively prepare and present information on complex neuroimaging findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to conduct data analytics and preparation of reports
  • Ability to write and be awarded grants
Benefits
  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year ( employee leave )
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefit s
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
  • Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
scientific research methodsdata analysiselectrophysiological devicesneuroimaginggrant writingclinical trialscognitive data interpretationbehavioral data interpretationmemory disorder researchmovement disorder research
Soft Skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsmentorshipcommunication skillssupervisory skillsability to work with diverse populationspresentation skillsguidance and trainingability to manage multiple projectsattention to detail
Certifications
Doctorate degree in psychologyDoctorate degree in psychiatryDoctorate degree in public healthDoctorate degree in behavioral health