Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Fellow conducts, reports, and presents research in their field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be permanent. Working independently, the Postdoctoral Researcher designs, organizes, and conducts highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures, and may design new protocols. The role includes summarizing findings and publishing results in research journals, taking general responsibility for laboratory scientific operations, and providing supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or doctoral equivalent in any field.
- Scientific research experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement research protocols and safety procedures; adapt procedures, methods, or instrumentation for research.
- Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance, equipment maintenance, and quality-control analysis of reagents.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; maintain detailed experiment notebooks and a computer database of research data.
- Tabulate and display data for research conference presentations and manuscript preparation, using graphics and statistical software to analyze and present results.
- Supervise laboratory personnel to coordinate research efforts and improve efficiency; participate in training fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.
- Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
- Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general laboratory maintenance.
- Conduct, report, and present research; summarize findings and publish results in research journals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
