Applied Research Scientist I
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
Job posting number: #7107986 (Ref:hlj_39054)
Posted: August 12, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Applied Research Scientist I is a non-tenure track researcher who serves as part of a clinical/translational research team under the general direction of an Investigator in the Clinical Science Lab department.
Position Highlights:
- Writes and prepares manuscripts for a variety of research studies.
- Generates scientific sections of grant applications with appropriate guidance, including preliminary data.
- Manages the scientific advancement of multiple studies simultaneously.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment.
- In-depth knowledge of how epidemiological research is conducted.
- A commitment to reproducible and open science workflows.
- A critical, independent, and creative thinker.
- A professional, personable, organized individual with research experience in the academic setting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Grant writing experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the planning, implementation and conduct of research projects in collaboration with the overseeing Investigator. This includes contribution to preparation of grants, clinical protocols, progress reports, scientific manuscripts, data analysis, and daily management activities.
- Trains new staff and serves as a resource to other projects within the laboratory under the Investigator’s direction. May work individually or may have significant oversight over other less experienced research personnel.
- Assists in planning and developing research projects within the laboratory under the Investigator’s direction.
- Maintains research skills and acquires new ones as necessary.
- Maintains membership and regularly attends appropriate professional associations, conferences, workshops, lectures, and seminars as supported by the overseeing Investigators.
- Maintains QA program, which includes maintaining familiarity with cutting edge laboratory trends and techniques.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, math, internal medicine, machine learning or related field.
- Postdoctoral experience preferred, but not required.
Mission To create a Moffitt culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we strive to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Vision To advance and accelerate a culture of access, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is a priority at Moffitt and is meant "to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion as we contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." The Enterprise Equity Department focuses its efforts on eliminating those obstacles to an individual’s ability to exist within their personal comfort zone at the cancer center. Everyone is important to meeting this priority. Addressing and responding to diversity and inclusion fosters an environment where mutual respect for diverse cultures, communication styles, languages, customs, beliefs, values, traditions, experiences and other ways in which we identify ourselves, is the expectation.
