Research Scientist

SUMMARY:

Reports to Vice Chair of EM Research, Brown Emergency Medicine and The President, Brown Emergency Medicine; Chair & Physician-in-Chief, Dept. of Emergency Medicine; Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University; Rhode Island/Hasbro Children’s, The Miriam, and Newport Hospitals, Brown University Health. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The EM Research Scientist, in collaboration with the VC, will contribute to the department’s national and international reputation and in alignment with the department’s goals will effectuate research initiatives advancing the research mission through visionary planning and implementation. Ensure accurate collection and analysis of data gathered in research experiments. Interpret data using statistical methodology. Prepare, write and present papers for publication as the principal investigator on research projects. Participate in Hospital committees both research and non-research. Contact individuals both internal and external to the Hospital to provide professional consultation within area or expertise and to exchange information. Identify internal and external funding opportunities and work with departmental and Brown University Health Office of Research Administration on completion of grant application. Review current literature to update approaches to research being conducted. In collaboration with the Research Center Manager, provide oversight of research team, including hiring, training, assigning work to complete, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and when necessary, disciplining. Assume primary responsibility for project team communication and compliance with policies and procedures for research and administrative functions in research setting.                                

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Requires completion of a M.D. and/or Ph.D.in the appropriate scientific field. Academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or higher with primary appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University. Requires an in-depth knowledge of the scientific field in which research is being performed. Requires one-year experience in research and demonstrates ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in written form.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Administrative and leadership experience in academic medicine. Extensive experience in research, particularly in grant writing, funding acquisition, and project management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This role requires mild to moderate physical effort to perform office work, including typing, responding to emails, and fulfilling meeting schedules.

INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required. The role involves access to, preparation of, and use of confidential information related to research projects, grants, faculty communication, and departmental strategy.

Pay Range:

$68,000.00-$340,000.00

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes