Laboratory Director (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health - Elovitz Lab)
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Posted Job Title
Laboratory Director (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health - Elovitz Lab)
Job Profile Title
Research Investigator, Senior
Job Description Summary
Due to continued growth of the Elovitz research program, the Elovitz lab is searching for a talented, experienced and motivated Laboratory Director to direct all maternal and child health research projects, performing conceptual and fundamental research. Working in partnership with the Principle Investigator, the Laboratory Director will work with other members of the lab, including postdoctoral fellows, research specialists, clinical fellows and students. Working independently, they will design, optimize and implement complex experiments within specified timelines, interpret the results, and present research both externally and internally, as well as contribute to writing/reviewing grants and manuscripts, progress reports and protocols. He or she will report directly to the Principle Investigator and recruit, train, supervise and mentor laboratory personnel, graduate students, fellows, and scientific collaborators.
Job Description
Due to continued growth of the Elovitz research program, the Elovitz lab is searching for a talented, experienced and motivated Laboratory Director to direct all maternal and child health research projects, performing conceptual and fundamental research. Working in partnership with the Principle Investigator, the Laboratory Director will work with other members of the lab, including postdoctoral fellows, research specialists, clinical fellows and students. Working independently, they will design, optimize and implement complex experiments within specified timelines, interpret the results, and present research both externally and internally, as well as contribute to writing/reviewing grants and manuscripts, progress reports and protocols. He or she will report directly to the Principle Investigator and recruit, train, supervise and mentor laboratory personnel, graduate students, fellows, and scientific collaborators.
Position is contingent upon funding.
Qualifications
Highly advanced professional discipline PhD or Ph D/M.D., and 5-7 years of experience is required
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$35,568.00 - $204,000.00
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