Senior Research Scientist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center is currently accepting applications for a Senior Research Scientist.

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 300,000 visits annually. The 300 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer’s disease.

The RNI’s flagship facilities are located on the WVU Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, with more than 2,200 dedicated team members across seven departments, patient care units, and research laboratories. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org/RNI.

About The Opportunity

This Senior Research Scientist will be part of The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center research team to conduct preclinical and human research studies using neuromodulation technology.

Benefits

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs
  
  

What You'll Do

• Participate in preclinical and clinical neuromodulation research studies and assisting with the development of new protocols.
• Conduct and oversee clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Evaluate and monitor study participants, ensure accurate clinical documentation, assess patient safety and adverse events, collaborate with research staff and sponsors, and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and applicable regulations
• Use of state- of -the- art imaging technology to study the neuroscience of human brain connectivity in conjunction with neuromodulation technology.
• Works independently and with a research team to carry out neuromodulation studies.
• Data analysis and reporting/publishing neuromodulation research projects.
• Working with image analytics and technical support teams.

• PhD in Neuroscience, Radiology, Neurobiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or similar science/engineering-related fields or equivalent.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the following:
• Using neuromodulation technology for brain treatments.
• Neuroscientist with experience working with structural and function connectivity in the brain.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Conducting applied human research studies with neuromodulation.
• Conducting preclinical research studies with neuromodulation.
• Publishing and presenting scientific reports.
• Background experience and knowledge:
• Neurogenetics: chromatin remodeling, gene regulation and synaptic RNA dynamics in neurons
• Genome Imaging: Advanced imaging and analysis of chromatin architecture in the brain
• Computational Neuroscience: Bioinformatics and machine learning for genomic and imaging analyses
• Gene Therapy: DNA/RNA-based therapeutics and gene editing in neurological disorders
• Experience working on federal awards (NIH, NSF, DOD).
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to create, annotate and maintain detailed research records.
• Working knowledge of scientific research methods and IRB policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present information in one-on-one or general scientific audience settings.
• Ability to conduct data analytics and preparation of reports and/or publications.
  

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026

Posting Classification

FE/AP

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full-time