"Senior Project Scientist - (495378)"

Department

Health & Human Performance

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Description

The University of Houston (UH) invites applicants for a non-tenure track Research Scientist position. The purpose of this position is to provide direct support to the NASA's Human Research Program (HRP). This individual will serve as the Principal Investigator on multiple studies conducted across various platforms including spaceflight and ground-based analog environments. Responsibilities include developing study protocols, managing IRB submissions, conducting informed consent briefings, coordinating data collection, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards, including IRB and NASA-specific policies. The role requires close collaboration with subject matter experts from NASA JSC, DLR (ESA), and IBMP (Roscosmos), as well as clinicians, integrators, data scientists, and regulatory personnel, to collect, analyze, and interpret human subject data.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields. Must have at least 12 years of experience supporting Space Life Sciences.

Required Attachments by Candidate

Curriculum Vitae

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.