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Research Scientist - Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Scientist - Department of Obstetrics/Gynecologyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete

laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in

manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through

training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.

Essential Functions:

With the assistance of the Principal Investigator, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.

Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/ research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.

Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

The Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to support cutting-edge research projects in the area of Reproductive Sciences by applying advanced computational techniques to analyze and interpret large-scale biological data. The position will work closely with Principal investigators in a Research Center to design and perform data analysis strategies, analyze genomic, transcriptomic, and other high-throughput data, and provide actionable insights to drive research forward. With the assistance of the Principal Investigators, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining research grant funding. Analyze high-throughput biological data, such as DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, or proteomics datasets. Apply statistical methods to identify patterns, associations, and variations within biological datasets. Translate raw biological data into biological meaning by identifying gene functions, pathways, or mutations related to diseases. Create, maintain, and query large biological databases (e.g., GenBank, protein databases, or custom repositories). Integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring compatibility, accessibility, and accurate annotation. Use computational models to explore system dynamics or predict biological responses under varying conditions. Create clear and insightful visualizations to represent complex biological data, aiding interpretation and communication with non-computational scientists. Write research papers, technical reports, and provide presentations that bridge the gap between data science and biology. Generate and/or validate hypotheses by leveraging computational modeling and statistical testing. Educate researchers, students, or laboratory staff on bioinformatics tools, databases, or computational analysis techniques. Essential Functions: Collaborate with Principal Investigators to design and execute bioinformatics strategies for high-throughput data analysis in reproductive biology research. Analyze genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets using statistical and computational methods. Develop and maintain reproducible pipelines, manage large biological datasets, and ensure data quality and annotation. Integrate multi-omic data to identify genes, pathways, and molecular signatures relevant to health and disease.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate degree

Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired

by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to secure grants and funding for research. Ability to analyze, summarize

and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to

work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills

Preferred qualifications:

PhD in Physiology or Oncology or other related field. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bioinformatics, strong programming skills, and a track record for solving complex biological problems using data-driven approaches.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0610 - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Hourly rate:

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

+ Reposted position: No

+ Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

+ Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.