Post Doctoral Associate

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

4h

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery is hiring for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Neurotrauma Clinical Trials Center (NCTC).
As a team member of the Neurotrauma Clinical Trials Center (NCTC), the Postdoctoral Associate's key responsibilities/duties will include coordinating the necessary efforts to investigate the research questions in a Department of Defense-funded research project as assigned by the PI. Implement short and long-term research plans, including performing and troubleshooting all required study protocols. Provide short and long-term research support, specifically but not exclusively in the assessment, management, and treatment of traumatic brain injury in the human patient, to the other members of the NCTC. Collect, prepare, and analyze clinical research data, including periodical pertinent scientific literature search, keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments, record research data, and maintain a computer database of research data. Display data for presentation in research conferences and use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data and participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals. Assist in grant writing to support the PI’s research agenda. Collaborate with other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency and participate in the training of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed. Assist with ordering of supplies as needed and general lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD in a related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to investigate research questions in a Department of Defense-funded research project.
• Implement short and long-term research plans, including performing and troubleshooting study protocols.
• Provide research support in the assessment, management, and treatment of traumatic brain injury.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze clinical research data.
• Maintain a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and a computer database of research data.
• Display data for presentation in research conferences and use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals.
• Assist in grant writing to support the PI’s research agenda.
• Collaborate with other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts.
• Participate in the training of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.
• Assist with ordering of supplies as needed and general lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree