Assistant Research Scientist Jobs in Decatur, GA

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 excellence of our academic community.

The Pak Research Group at Emory University is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist for a temporary appointment focused on data analytics, scientific writing, and translational sleep research. This position is ideal for a recent PhD graduate or early-stage postdoctoral researcher seeking additional experience in high-impact publication development and NIH funded translational research.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead and support statistical analyses using large clinical and epidemiologic datasets.
• Contribute substantially to manuscript preparation, scientific writing, and publication development.
• Assist with preparation of abstracts, conference presentations, and grant-related materials.
• Conduct literature reviews and support interpretation of findings.
• Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries.
• 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Strong technical background.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in public health, nursing, neuroscience, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, or related field
• Recent PhD graduate or current/recent postdoctoral fellow
• Demonstrated first-author publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Experience with statistical programming and data analysis 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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