Senior Research Scientist

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
A Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medicine or a closely related field. The candidate must have a minimum of five years of research experience in hematology and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), including at least three years of research experience following completion of the doctoral degree or foreign equivalent. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in the development and application of iPSC-derived disease models and in research on hematologic disorders, along with a strong record of first-author publications in iPSC-based human disease modeling and/or hematologic disorders. Experience in research management, including the supervision of trainees, coordination of collaborative projects, and oversight of laboratory operations such as supply procurement and inventory management.

Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate is preferred to have clinical expertise in myeloid malignancies (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia) and pre-malignant conditions (e.g., clonal hematopoiesis, myelodysplastic syndromes). Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding is strongly preferred, with a record of obtaining at least one competitive postdoctoral fellowship award.

Job Description:
Stony Brook University has a Senior Research Scientist position in the Department of Medicine-Division of Hematology and Oncology. The incumbent will develop, design and run research experiments and ensure that all research protocols follow the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The Research Scientist will be responsible for the operations of the lab.

Specific Duties:

• Develop and design research experiments in the field of hematology and stem cell biology.  Conduct research experiments utilizing specialized techniques, applying theories, concepts and principles in the field of myeloid disorders.
• Responsible for the overall management of the lab, may supervise postdoctoral associate and research support positions. Will provide training on specific specialized skills and research methods, and is responsible for the operation of the lab.
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in peer reviewed and/or scientific journals.
• Prepare grant proposals; apply for grants, to include writing proposals for the research projects, identifying funding sources, and training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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