Supports the growth of the broader genetics/genomics research portfolio by serving as lead or major contributor to the submission of grant and/or contract proposals.
Collaborates with colleagues across RTI on technical, administrative, and strategic planning initiatives.
Serves as a representative of the project to clients, stakeholders, and partners, providing key inputs for technical or management decisions.
Maintains professional relationships as a representative or advisor to external advisory or policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators.
Develops and expands RTI reputation as “resident expert” in a technical/methodological area.
Leads the preparation of peer-reviewed articles based on research activities.
Prepares and delivers presentations at state, national, and international meetings.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or other terminal degree in genetics, genetic counseling, epidemiology, neuroscience, psychology, or other related fields.
A minimum of 5 years of related research experience; direct experience in clinical and public health genetics and genomics, early identification of children with rare conditions or newborn screening is required.
Proven leadership expertise and management of research/clinical studies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities.
Ability to work independently and with diverse, multidisciplinary teams, and to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Ability to travel to meetings, conferences, or other business locations (up to 10%).
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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