EOE Statement:
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type/Schedule:
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.
Department Name/Job Location:
This position is in the Division of Physician-Scientists. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions:
POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the mission of the Division of Physician-Scientists to provide innovative solutions to increase the number of physician-scientists performing basic science research. The Division of Physician-Scientists will maintain our institutional commitment to be broadly inclusive and endeavor to enhance recruitment, training and retention of persons who are underrepresented in the physician-scientist pool, including women and persons of color. By providing a central resource for postgraduate physician-scientist training efforts across the Medical Campus, the Division will develop an ambitious agenda to support the career development of exceptionally talented postgraduate physicians and enhance their success. This position will play a central role in this new endeavor at the Medical Campus. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop and oversee programs and resources to effectively build a community of scholars and continue the legacy by creating a pipeline of physician-scientists for generations to come.����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
- Develop and oversee a competitive grants program to support physician-scientist training.
- Set deadlines, manage, summarize, and communicate progress and results to the Dean’s office and external grant funding agencies.
- Utilize in-depth basic scientific knowledge to identify and develop basic science and translational research projects based on unique patients with interesting medical problems and help trainees integrate with the scientific community at Washington University.
- Define scientific objectives to help trainees identify and secure competitive research grants. Review and edit external grant applications.
- Track and advise trainees on career development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in basic biomedical science plus five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD and related experience.
- Extensive knowledge of Wash U research laboratories, facilities and research programs across both campuses.
- Working knowledge of basic scientific concepts.
- Project management experience.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Salary Range:
Base pay commensurate with experience.
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits: https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.
Internal Applicant Instruction:
Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account. If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor. To attach these documents, go to: My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation. | 
