Works independently, following established policies and procedures, and performs investigative research in areas related to biomedical research.

Assists in the development of new methodologies and prepares material for incorporation into publications or for use in laboratory procedures.

Develops and tests hypotheses.

Conducts experiments using various methodologies, including the collection and analysis of data.

May act as project leader and resource person for personnel or laboratory related matters.

Is responsible for initiating and writing scientific manuscripts for publication.

May assist or be responsible for preparing and submitting grant applications to external peer review agencies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

A professional level of knowledge comparable to that which is acquired through obtaining a Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., or equivalent degree.

A minimum of one year of research experience.

Research experience acquired while obtaining a PhD or advanced degree meets this requirement.

Training/experience appropriate to meet the job-specific preferences as required by the hiring department.

Requires a proven working knowledge of various research methodologies.

Familiarity with computer programming and statistics may be helpful.

Requires manual dexterity to operate complex equipment.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

Department: Neurosurgery Research Lab

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.