Staff Scientist (Hybrid) - Neurology

Position Summary

The Aravamuthan Lab is seeking a Staff Scientist to help lead R01-funded work to develop treatment targets for dystonia using mouse models of brain injury. Candidates should have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field and have experience with mouse behavioral analysis and intracranial survival surgeries. They will help lead a research team to collaboratively design research protocols, develop and conduct experiments, conduct data analysis, and ensure thorough and accurate documentation of experimental results.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Lab website: https://aravamuthanlab.wustl.edu/.

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with slice and in vivo electrophysiology. 

Education:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations

Grade

R10

Salary Range

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually