Research Scientist - Pittsburgh, PA

*465159BR** **Auto req ID:** 465159BR **Company:** Pitt **Job Code:** Education Educational and Training Services **Job Description:** On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist (Dry Lab) with an MD degree to join a dynamic gastrointestinal (GI) oncology research program. This role is central to the development and execution of high-impact clinical and translational research, leveraging large-scale clinical and molecular datasets to drive discovery and inform clinical trials. Key Responsibilities Clinical Database Development Data Analysis & Research Execution Translational Research & Clinical Trials Manuscript & Grant Development Research Leadership Minimum Qualifications: MD degree required, strong interest in GI oncology, translational research, and clinical investigation, and demonstrated experience (or strong aptitude) in clinical data analysis and manuscript writing Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working with clinical databases and/or molecular datasets, familiarity with clinical trial design and translational endpoints, track record of peer-reviewed publications, and experience with statistical or bioinformatics tools is a plus Job Summary Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists. Essential Functions Research projects utilizing clinical and molecular data in dry lab environment. Physical Effort Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. _The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran._ Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Research Scientist Job Family Research Job Sub-Family Research Science Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Professional Doctorate Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 5 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No Work Schedule Monday - Friday: 8am to 4pm Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter **Position Title:** Research Scientist - Pittsburgh, PA **Job Category:** Scientific Research & Development **Minimum Education Required:** Ph. D **City*:** Pittsburgh **State*:** Pennsylvania

Created: 2026-02-10