West Virginia University Looking for Research Scientist – Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Full Time

Description 

Research Scientist – Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute 

West Virginia University Health Science Center is seeking applications for a Research Scientist with the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. 

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is the premier multidisciplinary institute for patient care, research, and teaching in West Virginia and the region. We celebrated the opening of our new Innovation Center on May 15, 2019. The RNI’s flagship facilities are located on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown. Find out more about our outstanding work and contributions today at:  https://wvumedicine.org/rni/rni-homepage/newsroom/

About the Opportunity

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Research Scientist to work with the Applied Research program on numerous research projects focused on improving human performance.  This position will assist the director of Human Performance on research and development projects.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

*     13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

*     24 annual leave (vacation) days per year

*     18 sick days per year

(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

*     WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)

*     401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

*     Wellness programs

What you’ll do:

• Work independently and/or with a research team to carry out applied research projects focused on understanding and improving human performance.
• Duties include all steps of conducting scientific research from the design and implementation of research projects to data analysis, visualizations, and reporting of the projects (i.e., internal reports and peer-review publications).
• Utilize tools such as electrophysiological, neuromodulation, cognitive batteries, wearable devices, force plate technologies, and subjective questionnaires to measures, assess, and improve human effectiveness.  

Qualifications

• PhD in a science-related field, Kinesiology preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience:
  • Use of tools and methodologies to assess biomechanical loads
  • Demonstrated use of R, MATLAB, and Smartabase
• Demonstrated capability to conduct applied human research projects (prior experience working with military populations is desired)
• Publishing and Presenting peer reviewed scientific reports in human performance domain
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations 
• Ability to create, annotate and maintain detailed records
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer utilizing various software packages, including creating spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc.
• Working knowledge of scientific research methods and Institutional Review Board policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information in one-on-one settings in addition to general scientific audiences, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to conduct data analytics and preparation of reports and presentations 
• Supervise multidisciplinary research projects
• Prior experience supervising and mentoring students 

Requirements

• Current NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification
• CITI Training

About WVU

Why WVU? 

*     At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Find out more about your opportunities as a Mountaineer at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/. 

*     West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.