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Henry Ford Health System Assistant Scientist in Detroit, Michigan

Research Bioscientific Staff are expected to obtain NIH funding; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals; report data at scientific meetings; participate in academic activities, (i.e. NIH study sections, editorial boards); and participate in HFHS research activities as requested by Chairs and the Director of Research. Individuals can also attain senior staff status as a Core Staff. Core Staff have equivalent educational requirements; however, these individuals are not required to obtain external funding. Core Staff are expected to serve in the role of consultant/collaborator. Hired by HFHS as Senior Bioscientific Staff (full time researcher). PhD or equivalent degree Minimum of 2 years experience after completion of doctoral training or equivalent at HFHS or other institution(s). Co-authorship on minimum of 5 peer-reviewed publications. Collaboration within internally and/or externally funded programs as team scientists (60-80%) – including activities such as grant development and data analysis, presentation of results in manuscripts and scientific forums. Depending on the size of the program, the faculty member may work independently, oversee a small team, or engage in leadership. Faculty are also expected to lead first author papers and may pursue funding. Service to the institution (20-40%) – including activities such as graduate medical education support, mentoring, committee service, protocol development, short-term collaboration, and hourly consulting.

To qualify for this senior level position, the individual must have:

  • a PhD, MD or equivalent degree

  • post-doctoral research experience

  • evidence of scholarly activity (publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals)

  • potential to be an independent and externally-funded investigator (if hired at level 1) or clear evidence of an independent career (for levels 2 and 3).

  • PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or equivalent with expertise in analysis techniques relevant to biomedicine and/or population science; rank is commensurate with experience.

  • Expertise in one or more statistical programming languages (e.g., SAS, R), to reproducibly prepare data, conduct analysis, and generate figures, tables, and reports

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various levels of research and clinical staff, and to help prepare funding proposals and scientific manuscripts

  • Experience with grant proposal development for applications to federal funding agencies is expected of associate and senior faculty ranks

Additional Information

  • Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

  • Department: Research Design and Analysis

  • Shift: Day Job

  • Union Code: Not Applicable

    Additional Details

    This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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