Postdoctoral Fellow

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Post Doctoral Fellow will perform independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols. Designs and develops research objectives for experimentation. Analyzes and evaluates findings. Assists in completion of grant applications and other regulatory documents. Writes technical summaries and co-authors articles for publication. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results. Typically works under broad direction of principal investigator. High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives. Possesses ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues. Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required. Teach principles and techniques of medical and laboratory procedures to junior individuals working in the lab. Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training. Possesses knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis. Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data. General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team. Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.

Requirements

• Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
• High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
• Possesses ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues.
• Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required.
• Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training.
• Possesses knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis.
• Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team.
• Selected from national applicant pool or known to be nationally competitive.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols.
• Designs and develops research objectives for experimentation.
• Analyzes and evaluates findings.
• Assists in completion of grant applications and other regulatory documents.
• Writes technical summaries and co-authors articles for publication.
• Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results.
• Teach principles and techniques of medical and laboratory procedures to junior individuals working in the lab.

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