Principal Staff Scientist Job Listing at UAMS in Little Rock, AR (Job ID R0075412)

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Closing Date:

09/10/2025
Type of Position: Researchers
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
 

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department: COM | MBIM Smeltzer Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The Principal Staff Scientist supports the research of a faculty-rank investigator or may serve as a director of or team member within a multi-user core facility. This position, under general direction and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, provides direct research and research training support at the professional level by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. He/She may provide extensive guidance to and/or directly supervise technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees, and professional staff.
Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree and 10 years of relevant experience, including significant project management experience, personnel supervision, and editorial and scientific contributions to grants.

• Postdoctoral fellowship experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities: 

• Works independently as part of a complex research project/program. 

• Analyzes and evaluates experimental data and interprets results within the scope of work and in relation to the general research program.

• Prepares written reports on all phases of laboratory work involved in research projects.

• Contributes to the design, interpretation, and final writing of research publications.

• Writes detailed protocols for the conduct of research. 

• Keeps abreast of trends in the field of interest by reading current research literature, abstracting scientific articles of value in the prosecution of research problems, and attending and presenting at scientific meetings, seminars, and research conferences. 

• Develops and implements operating procedures for the laboratory and independently operates complex equipment and instrumentation.

• Develops and modifies test methods, evaluates the performance of research equipment and instrumentation, and makes design changes or develops new approaches.

• Selects procedures for data collection and handling.

• Develops or utilizes computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data. 

• Directs the gathering of research materials, supplies, equipment, and apparatus.

• Coordinates service support, including the repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies, and research materials. 

• Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of research support staff, fellows, and students, as needed.

• Directs initial training as well as continuous skill development of staff/trainees in laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures, as needed.

• Counsels staff/trainees on technical problems and advises and assists staff/trainees with special research projects. 

• Develops and controls research project budgets in consultation with supervising faculty.

• Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction.

• Authorizes expenditure for expendable supplies and maintenance

• Provides a degree of project leadership that is appropriate to the rank and demonstrates an exemplary level of leadership and independence.

• Provides overall program/project leadership and management.

• Conducts and publishes research with minimal guidance required from the supervising faculty investigator.

• Conducts research across multiple programs or projects as relevant.

• Participates in long-range research planning.

• Manages multiple levels of research staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes

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