Staff Scientist

About the Role The Staff Scientist will prepare grant applications and other scientific communication materials on a wide range of genomic research topics. This role is deeply immersed in the science of NYGC and supports the research team in building an independently funded research base. They collaborate with students, postdoctoral fellows, and principal investigators to translate scientific and strategic goals into grant opportunities and other research communications. What You'll Do

• Take a lead role in preparation and project management of individual and multi-investigator proposals, providing grantsmanship advice, editorial support, and standardized language for administrative sections; identify funding opportunities.
• Manage the scientific writing process, including proposal management, team-building and coordination, establishing timelines and deliverables; provide draft preparation, review and revision of grants and other scientific writing.
• Coordinate with and support Sponsored Research staff to ensure timely, accurate application submission.
• Edit manuscripts, fellowship applications, research progress reports, clinical research protocols, and other research communications materials.
• Interact with lab members to independently develop new grant proposals.
• Organize small group meetings with lab members to review project progress, plan experiments, and integrate team data.
• Assist in the design and planning of functional genomics and genetic perturbation experiments; assist in analysis and figure preparation of diverse types of data, including high-throughput sequencing, microscopy images, gel images, and schematic diagrams. What We're Looking For
• PhD in genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience or related discipline required; 5+ years of research experience, including contributing to grant writing, required. NIH experience strongly desirable;
• Exceptional written communication skills required to prepare and edit competitive grant applications, publications, administrative materials, and other research communications;
• Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects, synthesize diverse lines of evidence and apply these abilities to technical writing required;
• Experience handling the scientific writing and project management process for multi-investigator and institutional grant applications strongly preferred;
• Experience with standard grant development concepts, practices, and procedures in a research environment preferred;
• Applied statistics background required, to perform power calculations and develop quantitative metrics for genomic assays;
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of investigators and administrative personnel required;
• Strong project management skills and experience required. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $62,000-78,000 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off.