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Behavioral Core Director / Staff Research Scientist

Employer
Gladstone Institutes
Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Start date
Sep 27, 2020

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay
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Job Details

Category:
Science
Lab/Area:
Behavioral Core

Description:

The Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease at San Francisco's burgeoning Mission Bay Campus could offer you outstanding opportunities to pursue this goal. The successful candidate will direct a state-of-the-art core facility that conducts behavioral studies to analyze rodent models of major neurological and psychiatric diseases and to address fundamental scientific research questions. The position offers opportunities to develop collaborative projects with internationally recognized investigators at Gladstone and across the wider UCSF community.

Applicants should be committed to managing a productive behavioral core and to extending its activities into exciting new directions. Typical activities include training of research technologists, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; advising investigators on experimental design; in-depth analysis and interpretation of data; preparation of grant applications and manuscripts; and management of core finances. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D or M.D. with well established experience and expertise in behavioral neuroscience
  • Minimum of 3 years postdoctoral experience in a biomedical and/or research and development environment .
  • Demonstrated track record of scientific productivity in relevant areas of research
  • Experience in managing a core facility is preferred, although equivalent experience in the management of other complex programs or entities will be considered favorably also.
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience with relevant bioinformatics tools
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills: ability to effectively interact with internal colleagues as well as external collaborators
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and capability to effectively present scientific results to key stakeholders
  • High levels of motivation, creativity and independence
  • Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record keeping skills


Application instructions: Please submit CV and cover letter.

Additional Information:
  • Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  • Be a part of big ideas and consider Gladstone. Your difference will make a difference in human health.
  • Gladstone is an equal opportunity employer.

Company

Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization located in the epicenter of biomedical and technological innovation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gladstone has created a research model that disrupts how science is done, funds big ideas, and attracts the brightest minds. Gladstone Institutes leads the way for innovative research in the biomedical field. We always seek dedicated and talented individuals to join our team.

Scientists know that using a diversity of approaches is often the most efficient strategy for solving a problem. New and different perspectives engender the very innovation that Gladstone prizes. This is one of the many reasons why we value diversity at Gladstone—be that a diversity of race, culture, religion, mental or physical ability, heritage, age, gender, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Our employees hail from more than 30 countries around the globe and we seek to hire the best and brightest for our diverse team of scientists and administrators. Career opportunities are available in both our administrative offices and our research areas.

Our Benefits
Gladstone offers eligible employees—and their dependents—a comprehensive range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and professional development.

Highlights

  • Health and Retirement
    • A choice of medical plans, flexible spending account, and retirement account options that include employer contributions help you take care of your health and your future.
  • Time Away from Work
    • More than just vacation days, our paid and unpaid leave policies offer flexibility to help you confront different stages of life including maternity and paternity leave, as well as other types of family leave.
  • Professional Development
    • Gladstone encourages employees to seek the skills they need to remain at the forefront of their profession. By supporting professional development workshops and continuing education, Gladstone provides employees with the resources they need to evolve in their role and in their career.
  • Gladstone Cares
    • A specially selected suite of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace. Includes resources for dealing with the many stages of life to specific coverage for family planning, and back-up child or elder care coverage.
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Location
1650 Owens Street
 San Francisco
California
94158
United States
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