CLINICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST - DIVISION, NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

The Clinical Research Scientist I focuses on one or more specific scientific endeavors of laboratory or clinically based research.

Utilizes unique, advanced skills in clinical / population-based methodology to achieve the highest research goals. Develops and / or implements research procedures and publishes research results.

Initiates and conducts independent research without direct supervision. Assists with the management of large, multidisciplinary research operations.

Overview :

The Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences housed at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking applicants for a full-time Clinical Research Scientist position.

The candidate will work with senior faculty members on multiple institutional and grant funded research projects, project coordinators, clinical research associates, and other researchers to improve neurocognitive outcomes for survivors of pediatric catastrophic diseases.

Under the supervision of lead faculty members, the candidate will be engaged in a variety of research activities related to conducting literature reviews, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, engaging cognitive assessment and interventions, and grant development.

The ideal candidate will have experience with neuropsychological assessment and / or intervention with children. Opportunities to provide clinical services are available.

Responsibilities include :

Initiates and conducts research without direct supervision. Demonstrates advanced skills in performing research. Provides input on and evaluates protocol design including quality control procedures.

Develops and provides oversight of protocols for project-specific research. Follows and upholds appropriate human subjects protections, event reporting, data safety and monitoring requirements, and safety regulations.

Works efficiently to manage concurrent projects.

Develops and / or implements research procedures. Proposes / initiates experiments and / or methodological approaches to achieve research goals.

Oversees data quality control (QC) procedures. Utilizes institutional resources appropriately.

Presents and publishes research results. Keeps comprehensive, accurate, organized and legible records of research procedures and results.

Performs data analysis and reduction. Writes research reports and scientific publications.

Assists with the management of large, multidisciplinary research operations and the instruction of research staff. Coordinates communication with principal investigators across multiple sites.

Anticipates needs for the efficient conduct of research. Provides instruction and guidance for staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

A MD or a PhD in an appropriate scientific field is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

• Two (2) years of relevant and productive research experience in clinical / population-based outcomes and health behavior research required.
• Experience must include study design methodology, protocol development, study conduct and analysis.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.

This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Clinical Research Scientist - Division, Neuropsychology.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the worldregardless of race, religion or a familys ability to pay.

Learn more about our history and commitment .

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success.

With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive.

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