University of Rochester · 1 day ago
Staff Scientist
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture. They are seeking a Staff Scientist to provide direct research and research training support, focusing on integrative physiology and endocrine disrupting chemicals.
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Responsibilities
Provides direct research and research training support by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects focused on developing integrative physiology as a framework for understanding endocrine disrupting chemical mixtures effects, enhanced effects of chemical and non-chemical stressors and single consitutent effects from complex, whole mixtures, like real-world air pollution
Provide direct advice on scaling translation from spiny mice, lab mice, non-human primates and humans, including metabolic effects associated with toxicant exposures
These experiments will support research focused on endocrine disrupting chemicals known to alter brain and whole-body metabolism and Fe-heavy air pollution, as iron is a critical co-factor for many metabolic and immunological pathways
These experiments will be critically important to develop new hypotheses on how metabolic effects underlie activity differences
Collaborates on theory-based projects and papers integrating physiology into toxicology
Works independently on the aspects of the project focused on how we integrate endocrine and biochemical experiments into higher scale, organismal phenotypes like basal metabolic rate
Designs experimental research projects or sub-projects to integrate physiological measures of metabolism and immunology into toxicology focused on amino acid metabolism, building bridges between neurotoxicology focused on neurotransmitter production and neuroinflammation
Develops new hypotheses on how metabolic effects underlie activity differences
Correlate changes in metabolic rate with activity levels and food-mediated learning
Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of the study
Assesses the importance of findings in relation to the general research program
Contributes to the design, interpretation, and final writing of research publications – thereby meeting expectations for co-authorship of scientific publications
Advising a collaborative relationship with the metabolic working group
Helps to develop and install equipment (Sable Systems) and operating procedures for the laboratory
Keeps abreast of trends in field of interest by reading current research literature and abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree
2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
Excellent organizational and office management skills required; meticulous attention to detail is essential
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
Possess advanced computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication and administrative purposes
Ability to manage multiple activities under pressure and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Ability to interact with all levels of faculty and staff from other departments throughout the University as well as outside agencies
Must be able to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in managing priorities and take responsibility for accomplishing his/her own work while maintaining confidentiality of information
High degree of professionalism, excellent time management, and problem solving abilities
Leadership, accountability, discretion, integrity, strong organization skills, initiative, team player
Ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary team environment
Exceptional customer service skills
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
David Linehan
Chief Executive Officer
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2025-12-04
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