Job Description

The Department of Cancer Innovation at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, FL seeks a motivated Research Scientist (tenure-track Assistant Professor equivalent) to be part of the highly collaborative and growing Cancer Innovation Center. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in cancer research.

The Research Scientist will be responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of research projects to develop and oversee an independent research program. Research activities include designing and fostering collaborative and independent research projects related to neuroscience and neurologic disease, supervision of postdoctoral associates, technicians and students, obtaining and coordinating external funding, and disseminating research in the form of manuscripts and conference presentations. The position includes a highly competitive salary, high-quality laboratory space, access to the start-up/bridge funding available from the State Cancer grant to appropriate candidates, and programmatic funding that renews yearly for the duration of employment.

Applicants Should Submit

• Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes:
• Overview of the goals/vision of your research program in the context of our department and institution
• A summary of significant scientific accomplishments as well as experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Detailed statement of research accomplishments and future plans (maximum of 3 pages)

Essential Functions

• Plan and oversee a wide range of projects in basic/translational research, including collaborations with our clinical and basic science researchers.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to secure external funding support.
• Publish high impact manuscripts in the field of neuroscience.
• Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train laboratory technicians, students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD degree with significant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated excellence in hematology/oncology required

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .