Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Center for Discovery & Innovation

Hackensack Meridian Health•Nutley, NJ

About The Position

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI), established by Hackensack Meridian Health as an academic basic and translational research enterprise, works to translate scientific innovation into clinical care and improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease, and other acute and chronic diseases. Since its origins in 2019, CDI has grown to include 39 labs and more than 200 scientists and allied personnel, supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Its areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology, and pharmacology. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow conducts research under supervision and is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data. The role plays a critical part in the assigned lab’s studies and is expected to understand the project and work independently, taking responsibility for developing and executing experimental procedures to advance research projects. Research involves a variety of technical laboratory experimentation.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in a scientific or related discipline.
At least one article published or in preparation as first author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to conduct independent research.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Lab-specific techniques, which vary by lab.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

Conducts research under direct supervision.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data.
Creates reports based on analyses, initial observations, and conclusions.
Presents findings to higher-level staff.
Presents results at internal and external research forums, including scientific conferences, lab meetings, and institutional seminars.
Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Participates in grant and manuscript writing, as appropriate.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.