Research Scientist Neurology

The Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases (ARCND) and the CLIMB Study Biorepository, affiliated with the Department of Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, are pioneering research in multiple sclerosis (MS). This Center is a leading institution in bench to bedside translational research, serving the patients afflicted by debilitating neurodegenerative diseases in our neuroscience clinics within the same building. With collaborations across Boston and spanning around the globe, robust and diverse funding portfolio, and a wealth of talented coordinators, technicians, fellows, and scientists, the ARCND provides an inspiring and dynamic working environment.

This position works under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Director of the Translational Neuroimmunology Research Center (TNRC) and Co-Director of the Brigham MS Center, Dr. Tanuja Chitnis. The Research Scientist plays a key role in conducting research projects, obtaining funding, writing or other recognition. He/she is highly competent, experienced and/or recognized in their field. He/she may not necessarily receive independent resources; however, their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project. He/she will additionally provide ongoing technical support to technicians and postdoctoral fellows and laboratory maintenance and administration.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts active, complex scientific research projects in collaboration with PI and laboratory members.
• Makes strong intellectual contributions to scientific strategies of the group/lab and plays a leadership role by acting as subject matter expert in field.
• Subject matter expertise in immunology/neuroimmunology.
• Carries out research projects, which involve the execution of highly, sophisticated techniques including flow cytometry, single cell RNA sequencing, ATAC-seq, and spatial transcriptomics.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods and technologies to obtain results.
• Interprets experiment results in coordination with other researchers.
• Presents results and prepares data for publications.
• Reports on work in progress at weekly meetings and ad hoc seminars.
• Contributes to scientific literature and may present results at institutional and external academic meetings.
• Attends annual national scientific meeting.
• Participation in grant proposal preparation.
• Provides technical support for laboratory technicians and postdoctoral fellows.
• Administrative maintenance of database records and IRB documents.
• Monitors laboratory equipment for maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or other terminal doctorate degree (required).
• Advanced degree appropriate to the field of research (preferred).
• Demonstrated evidence of scientific competency with highly specialized and developed skills, publications and/or experience - minimum of five years of progressively more responsible research experience.
• Prior supervisory experience (preferred).

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Highly skilled with demonstrated broad knowledge of field.
• Evidence of potential for scientific creativity, original thought.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and leadership. Effective decision making in appropriate situations.
• Major contributor to publications.
• Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects.
• Must have aptitude for methodology and addressing analytical issues.
• Analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research.
• Ability to effectively supervise others.
• Ability to objectively communicate feedback.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Must possess aptitude for budget management.
• High level of computer literacy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for supervising lab personnel including hiring, evaluating, and disciplining. Will orient and train new staff members in conjunction with the PI.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.