Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The university welcomes candidates who can contribute to the excellence of its academic community. This Post Doctoral Fellow position involves helping to design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator. The goal is to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for the pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. These are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in cancer immunology, including work with mouse models and flow cytometry

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career
• Designs and evaluates experiments
• Develops new ideas that promote current research
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees