Post Doctoral Fellow
About The Position
The Post Doctoral Fellow helps design and conduct research in a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator. The training is intended to develop professional skills and the research independence needed to pursue a career. The specific research area is determined by the fellow’s department and laboratory. The fellow designs and evaluates experiments, develops ideas that advance current research, and prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The position may also involve operating specific equipment, teaching techniques, and training and supervising research staff. This is a temporary appointment as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available; appointments may not exceed five years. The role offers regular work from home, with commuting to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs and department guidelines. The employee must reside in Georgia. Emory reserves the right to change remote-work status with notice.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
- Excellent scientific writing ability.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
- Must reside in the state of Georgia.
- Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Responsibilities
- Help design and conduct research within a specified field.
- Design and evaluate experiments.
- Develop ideas that promote current research.
- Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
- May operate specific equipment.
- May teach techniques to others, train research staff, and supervise research staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
