Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Senior Academic Research Scientist is recognized as an authority in the scientific field both inside and outside of Emory University and requires significant achievements in leadership and recognition in support of Emory research or translational science or original scientific research together with a demonstrated ability to manage major components of the Emory scientific mission.
• Duties will include designing, developing, and conducting laboratory or translational research experiments, as well as overseeing and managing all technical aspects of the laboratory.
• The Sr. Academic Research Scientist will monitor quality control and recommend new processes or equipment to help improve laboratory operations.
• The Senior Academic Research Scientist will be expected to assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, and will be expected to have significant authorship on publications.
• May have supervisory responsibilities.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD and 10 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR master's degree and 12 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab OR bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should 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.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work with mouse animal models, and able to do animal husbandry, genotyping, drug preparation and injections/treatments mice, behavioral testing, brain isolation and sectioning and histology and cell culture work.
•  Able to design novel experiments, write the manuscripts and make presentations.  
• Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries. Moreover candidate is able to:
  • Develops and executes lower throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds.
  • Hands-on bench scientist. 
  • Communicates with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists.
  • May supervise staff. 
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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