(Remote) Senior Research Scientist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

West Virginia University

2 months ago

United States — RemoteFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

(Remote) Senior Research Scientist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University in United States. Lifestyle: remote. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth Work-life balance emphasized

Key Responsibilities

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and students involved in the program.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
Ability to create, annotate and maintain detailed record
Ability to conduct data analytics and preparation of reports

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience involving:
Experience with electrophysiological devices (EEG, EMG, EDA, ECG, Eye tracking) as well as wearables
Experience conducting clinical trials in participants with neurological diseases.
Experience setting up and conducting neuroimaging protocol
Experience Publishing and Presenting scientific reports.

Benefits & Compensation

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
Doctorate degree in a psychology, psychiatry, public health, behavioral health-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
MD and/or PhD in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, public health, behavioral health-related field.
Protecting confidential information including protected health identifiers of patients enrolled in clinical trials and intellectual property.

Work Schedule

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
Design and oversee the implementation of clinical studies, ensuring that research protocols are scientifically rigorous and ethically sound.

Key Skills

Scientific Research MethodsData AnalysisElectrophysiological DevicesInterpersonal SkillsClinical TrialsNeuroimaging ProtocolMentorshipGrant WritingOrganizational SkillsCognitive BatteriesNeuromodulationBehavioral DataEthical GuidelinesResearch ProtocolsPresentation SkillsComputer Skills

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates (Remote) Senior Research Scientist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at West Virginia University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in General Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Scientific Research Methods, Data Analysis, Electrophysiological Devices, Interpersonal Skills, Clinical Trials, Neuroimaging Protocol, Mentorship, Grant Writing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: As a Senior Scientist, you will drive research projects and clinical trials focused on neurodegenerative diseases. You will design and oversee clinical studies, supervise researchers, and present findings at conferences.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401k, Paid Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Days, Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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