Staff Scientist

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Academic Background, Academic Research, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biology, Biomedicine, Cell Biology, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Disease Immunity, Disease Treatment, Establish Priorities, Experiment Design, Federal Government, Federal Grants, Funding, Grant Writing, Human Health, Immunology, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Persuasion Skills, Predictive Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Web Content Management System (WCMS), Writing Skills

LOCATION

Nashville, Tennessee

POSTED

1 day ago

The Staff Scientist (physician-scientist track) will support multidisciplinary research aligned with the CZI Biohub grand challenges, driving long-horizon, high-impact scientific breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and biology. This role will help design, execute, and translate innovative experimental and computational work that advances next-generation tools for understanding and improving human health by dissecting cellular behavior, inflammation, and immune-based disease mechanisms. The Staff Scientist will collaborate closely with Meharry investigators, trainees, and external partners to move high-impact projects from concept to publication and funding.

Essential Functions:

The Staff Scientist will contribute to projects that aim to:
Build AI-based virtual cell models to predict and understand cellular behavior.
Develop novel imaging technologies to map, measure, and model complex biological systems.
Create new tools for real-time sensing and measurement of inflammation within tissues.
Harness the immune system for early detection, prevention, and treatment of disease.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and conduct experiments supporting CZI-aligned research priorities.
Generate, analyze, and interpret high-quality biological and imaging datasets.
Collaborate with computational and AI/ML teams to connect experimental results with predictive models.
Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications.
Support mentoring and training of students and research staff as needed.
Maintain rigorous compliance with research, biosafety, and data integrity standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong foundation in cell biology, immunology, systems biology, or related biomedical disciplines.
Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled biology and/or quantitative approaches to complex biological data.
Experience with advanced experimental methods relevant to immune function, inflammation, and tissue biology.
Ability to generate, manage, and interpret high-dimensional datasets (e.g., imaging, multi-omics).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.
Excellent skills in writing clear, engaging, and persuasive text appropriate to target audiences, while ensuring adherence to sponsor's guidelines.
Good attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.
Familiarity with private and federal research agencies, especially NIH.
Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.
Familiarity with the academic research environment.
Effective collaboration skills.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Receptive to constructive criticism
Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling complex work assignments.
Knowledge of common computer application programs (e.g., office software, spreadsheets, databases, web CMS)
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

Experience contributing to AI-informed modeling efforts (virtual cell or related predictive frameworks).
Familiarity with advanced imaging platforms and/or real-time sensing modalities.
Exposure to systems immunology, inflammation biology, or translational therapy.
Experience with collaborative multi-site programs or large-scale research initiatives.
Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.
Excellent skills in writing clear, engaging, and persuasive text appropriate to target audiences, while ensuring adherence to sponsor's guidelines.
Good attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.
Familiarity with research agencies, especially NIH.
Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.
Familiarity with the academic research environment.
Effective collaboration skills.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Receptive to constructive criticism
Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling complex work assignments.
Knowledge of common computer application programs (e.g., office software, spreadsheets, databases, web CMS)
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality

Staff Scientist

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee

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