Staff Scientist

Department
 

BSD MED - Emergency Medicine - Prabhakar Research Staff

About the Department
 

Nanduri Prabhakar’s research team is in the Institute for Integrative Physiology. Research focus of Dr. Prabhakar’s team is on cardio-respiratory regulation in experimental models of Sleep apnea. One aspect of research deals gaso transmitters (H2S, carbon monoxide (CO), Nitric Oxide) participation in experimental models of sleep apnea.

Job Summary
 

Dr. Prabhakar’s lab is looking for Staff Scientist to work on measurements and analysis of gaseous transmitters (H2S and CO) and biochemical regulation of H2S and CO in central and peripheral nervous Systems and tissues harvested from rodents subjected to Intermittent hypoxia, a cardinal feature of Sleep Apnea.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, facilitate and advanced technical/scientific research projects.

• Designs, develops, and tests experimental protocols for research and collaborates in ongoing projects and with other researchers as appropriate.

• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors scientific research manuscripts.

• May supervise other research staff.

• May present work at scientific meetings and provide peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.

• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.

• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree.

Experience:

• Experience in developing and implementing gas transmitters protocols.

• Experience with the measurements and analysis of gaseous transmitters.

• Experience with assisting in the training, a strong publication record, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in biochemical measurements of H2S and CO.

• Knowledge in biochemistry and the analyses of H2S and CO synthesizing biochemical pathways.

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

• Analytical skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
   

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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