Senior Scientist – Oncology

Location: United States
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Published: 2 months ago

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Position Summary

The Jin lab at Washington University School of Medicine is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Scientist. I am a cancer doctor who treats esophageal cancer patients in the clinic, and studies esophageal cancer in the research lab. I am committed to not only understanding the basic science of esophageal cancer, but also, and more importantly, taking new discoveries and translating them into real improvements in the way we treat esophageal cancer patients. My lab is interested in the injury response of the upper gastrointestinal tract to chronic injury/inflammation, and the mechanisms by which these processes induce cancer development.

Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
  • Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
  • Prepares and submits papers on research.
  • Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
  • Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
  • Manages research project with other institutions and investigators.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive 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:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 – $115,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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