Qureos Mentor

Meharry Medical College

<div>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.<div></div><div>
Essential Functions:</div><ul><li>
The Staff Scientist will contribute to projects that aim to:</li><li>
Build AI-based virtual cell models to predict and understand cellular behavior.</li><li>
Develop novel imaging technologies to map, measure, and model complex biological systems.</li><li>
Create new tools for real-time sensing and measurement of inflammation within tissues.</li><li>
Harness the immune system for early detection, prevention, and treatment of disease.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Design and conduct experiments supporting CZI-aligned research priorities.</li><li>
Generate, analyze, and interpret high-quality biological and imaging datasets.</li><li>
Collaborate with computational and AI/ML teams to connect experimental results with predictive models.</li><li>
Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications.</li><li>
Support mentoring and training of students and research staff as needed.</li><li>
Maintain rigorous compliance with research, biosafety, and data integrity standards</li></ul><div></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</div><ul><li>
Strong foundation in cell biology, immunology, systems biology, or related biomedical disciplines.</li><li>
Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled biology and/or quantitative approaches to complex biological data.</li><li>
Experience with advanced experimental methods relevant to immune function, inflammation, and tissue biology.</li><li>
Ability to generate, manage, and interpret high-dimensional datasets (e.g., imaging, multi-omics).</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.</li><li>
Excellent skills in writing clear, engaging, and persuasive text appropriate to target audiences, while ensuring adherence to sponsor's guidelines.</li><li>
Good attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.</li><li>
Familiarity with private and federal research agencies, especially NIH.</li><li>
Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.</li><li>
Familiarity with the academic research environment.</li><li>
Effective collaboration skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.</li><li>
Receptive to constructive criticism</li><li>
Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling complex work assignments.</li><li>
Knowledge of common computer application programs (e.g., office software, spreadsheets, databases, web CMS)</li><li>
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Experience contributing to AI-informed modeling efforts (virtual cell or related predictive frameworks).</li><li>
Familiarity with advanced imaging platforms and/or real-time sensing modalities.</li><li>
Exposure to systems immunology, inflammation biology, or translational therapy.</li><li>
Experience with collaborative multi-site programs or large-scale research initiatives.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.</li><li>
Excellent skills in writing clear, engaging, and persuasive text appropriate to target audiences, while ensuring adherence to sponsor's guidelines.</li><li>
Good attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.</li><li>
Familiarity with research agencies, especially NIH.</li><li>
Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.</li><li>
Familiarity with the academic research environment.</li><li>
Effective collaboration skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.</li><li>
Receptive to constructive criticism</li><li>
Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling complex work assignments.</li><li>
Knowledge of common computer application programs (e.g., office software, spreadsheets, databases, web CMS)</li><li>
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Education and Experience Required:</div><ul><li>
Advanced degrees of MD and Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical, computational, or engineering discipline.</li><li>
Minimum 3&ndash;5 five years of postdoctoral or equivalent research track record with demonstrated productivity of high-impact peer-reviewed publications.</li><li>
Exposure to AI/ML-enabled biology, advanced imaging, systems immunology, or inflammation biology.</li><li>
Experience with multi-omics or high-dimensional data analysis.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience working in cross-disciplinary teams.</li><li>
Excellent scientific communication and organizational skills.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Education and Experience Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Experience in scientific proposal development</li><li>
Experience in facilitating workshops or training courses.</li><li>
Experience in developing and maintaining online resources and tools.</li></ul><div>
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:</div><div></div><div>
 N/A</div></div><div></div>

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