Research Scientist

The Research Scientist position will investigate white matter injury after brain ischemia. The employee will design the experiment independently and perform some key experiments such as animal model of cerebral ischemia, behavioral tests, and primary culture of astrocyte and oligodendrocytes. The employee will be responsible for data analysis, writing manuscripts, reviewing others’ manuscripts/grant applications, and supervising/training new lab members.

This job also requires independent ability to analyze data, design experiments, and prepare manuscripts. 2-3 years’ experience with performing animal surgery.

 The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Research Scientist.Scientist
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: PhD or ScD
Minimum Experience Level Required: 5-6 years experience
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:00
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: $46,644.00 – $76,440.00
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable