Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

5d

About The Position

Postdoc with a primary duty consisting of research-related work. Required to meet the FLSA threshold to be paid on a salaried basis, otherwise, the employment record will convert to hourly. Retirement provided. Develops research projects and is responsible for the scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results, and publishing of manuscripts. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization. Responsibilities Qualifications Postdoc. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Care is appropriate to the population served Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Essential Functions Develops scientific research projects and act as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator. Researches and stays current with project-related scientific literature. Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives. Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems. Organizes interprets data and derives study conclusions. Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals. Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility. Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts. Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information for various initiatives. Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars. Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance, and planning statistics. Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies. Problem-Solving This position may be involved with problems requiring modifications of scientific methods. This position is required to efficiently manage several research coordinators and associates as well as to allocate resources to address the needs of ongoing clinical trials. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Requirements

• Postdoc.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Develops scientific research projects and act as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
• Researches and stays current with project-related scientific literature.
• Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
• Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Organizes interprets data and derives study conclusions.
• Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
• Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
• Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
• Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information for various initiatives.
• Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
• Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance, and planning statistics.
• Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.

Benefits

• Retirement provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees