Senior Research Scientist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

West Virginia University is seeking a Neurosurgical Senior Research Scientist that supports clinical research at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Research Scientist will advance clinical research at the RNI. The specialist should be a licensable neurosurgeon in the State of West Virginia that can carry out clinical trial protocols under the supervision of a principal investigator on faculty at the RNI.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Perform duties and procedures described in clinical research protocols which may include medication prescription, application of stereotactic frames, general neurosurgical procedures, as well as specialized neurosurgical procedures related to research protocols such as low or high intensity ultrasound.

Participate in the writing, conduct, administration, data analysis and reporting of clinical research. Oversee nursing and resident/fellow participation in various clinical research projects.

• PhD or MD in Neurosurgery
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in Neurosurgery, Neurology and Neuroscience.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of research methodologies
• Skill with neurosurgical procedures related to research protocols
• Ability to use data analysis and writing skills for reporting of clinical research

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.