Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Children's National • Washington, WA

2d

About The Position

This role involves conducting research of significant scientific value in basic and/or translational science areas relevant to a practice specialty. The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with researchers, external agencies, and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives. They will also assist the principal investigator in planning and executing research projects, grant applications, and publications. Depending on experience, the fellow may train technical staff and students, provide laboratory supervision, and assist with data management and analysis. Responsibilities can extend to managing resource allocations and day-to-day laboratory activities, including purchasing, animal oversight, radioactivity, and biosafety. The role requires anticipating and responding to customer needs, demonstrating collaborative and respectful behavior, and contributing to a positive work environment. Problem-solving, cost management, and a strong commitment to safety are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Completed training in a specialty in a field of research.
• Demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Medical Doctor (M.D.)

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
• Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant practice specialty.
• Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Publishes in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
• Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
• Participates in research committees and workshops special interest groups.
• Collaborates effectively with CNRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promote free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assists the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications.
• May train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures, provide general supervision in the laboratory and assist with data management and analysis, based on experience.
• May assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, and biosafety issues.
• May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.
• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree