Principal Staff Scientist
University of Arkansas for Medical Science | |
life insurance, sick time | |
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
4301 West Markham Street (Show on map) | |
Oct 04, 2024 | |
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Closing Date: 10/12/2024 Type of Position:Research Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department:COM | MBIM Smeltzer LabDepartment's Website: Summary of Job Duties:A Staff Scientist supports the research of a faculty-rank investigator or may serve as a director of or team member within a multi-user core facility. A Staff Scientist, under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. He/She may provide extensive guidance to and/or directly supervise technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees and professional staff. He/She makes significant and creative contributions to research in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence.The Staff Scientist works independently and has sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to the work of the laboratory. He/She is capable of independently designing experiments and assisting one or more faculty members in results interpretation, publication, and faculty member pursuit of grant or other funding. The Staff Scientist does not have responsibilities for initiating new research programs or individually submitting grant or other funding applications. While it is neither required nor expected that he/she engages in non-research activities ordinarily undertaken by faculty - such as teaching, serving on a dissertation committee, or serving on national or international advisory panels - he/she could do so at the discretion of their faculty supervisor. A Principal Staff Scientist will have distinguished themselves by serving as co-investigator on multiple extramural grants and through a significant track record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications Qualifications:
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Salary Information: commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check RequiredThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity:Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes |