Research Scientist II at Tulane University

Research Scientists are individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree who play a major role in enabling research programs through collaborative and collegial interactions with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff. The rank of the research scientist is a staff appointment. A research scientist may apply his/her effort entirely to research, or a combination of research, training, and lab managerial activities. 

•    Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research. 
•    Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.   
•    Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels, internal and external to the organization
•    Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team.  
•    Ability to use a keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.  
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
•    Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•    Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M., etc.)
•    A minimum of 5 years of research experience in a relevant field (or area) post-terminal degree completion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

•    Work experience in an academic environment.
•    More than 5 years’ professional research work experience