Keck Graduate Institute · 2 months ago
Research Faculty - Biomedical Research (Self-Funded)
Building: 517
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $195K/yrKeck Graduate Institute (KGI) is seeking outstanding candidates for a Research Faculty position focused on biomedical research. This non-tenure-track role is designed for independent investigators responsible for obtaining and maintaining research funding while leading their own high-impact biomedical research program.
EducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead a productive, externally funded research program in biomedical sciences
Develop and submit grant proposals to agencies such as NIH, DoD, NSF, or private foundations with a KGI-approved budget that includes IDC
Maintain full financial responsibility for the research program, including salaries, personnel support, and operational costs, through successful grant acquisition
Collaborate with institutional and external research partners
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences
Supervise KGI students and staff with support from extramural funding
Actively pursue diverse funding opportunities to sustain and grow the research program
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in biomedical science or a related field
Proven track record of research independence and successful grant acquisition
Demonstrated productivity in peer-reviewed scientific publications
Capacity to manage complex research projects and research teams (if applicable)
Demonstrated grant-writing and project management expertise
Advanced knowledge in biomedical research methodologies
Strong written and oral communication skills
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a research-driven environment
Demonstrated success in mentoring research students
Ability to manage budgets and reporting for sponsored projects
Strong attention to detail
Proficient computer, online system, and web skills
Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a high-volume environment
Positive, welcoming personality with demonstrated customer service experience
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Ability to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Available for occasional work on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require
Preferred
Current or recent principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on NIH, DoD, NSF, or similar funding mechanisms
Experience with interdisciplinary and/or translational research collaborations
Familiarity with institutional research compliance budgeting processes, and grant management
Benefits
KGI offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package.
Company
Keck Graduate Institute
Keck Graduate Institute is a school.
Founded in 1997
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.75MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAmgen
2024-09-20Grant· $0.75M
2019-12-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Sheldon Schuster
President
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