Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Has been awarded or has completed the requirements for a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent. Is a trainee pursuing advanced studies beyond the doctoral level in preparation for an independent career in a biomedical field. In collaboration with and under the mentorship of the Principle Investigator (PI), a Research Fellow engages in activities that will further his or her professional development. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management. As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principle investigator while developing skills for independent work. Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI. Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses

Requirements

• Doctoral degree required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
• Prior experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing scientific literature.
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal, organizational, writing, and project management skills.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management.
• As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principle investigator while developing skills for independent work.
• Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI.
• Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research.
• Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment.
• Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses

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