Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

2d • $60,000 - $75,564

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow 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 Principal Investigator (PI), the fellow engages in activities that further professional development. The fellow conducts research under PI supervision while developing skills for independent work, receives training in research methods, and contributes to the investigational work of the team. The position includes developing expertise in lab skills, informatics, physics, or clinical research; proficiency with research tools and equipment; and increasing independence as the fellowship progresses.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree required.
• 0–1 years of 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 the functional area and related systems.
• Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, with some interpretation, and make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Ability to address varied problems requiring analysis or interpretation using direct observation and knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Ability to follow precedents and procedures, set priorities, organize work within general guidelines, and seek assistance when faced with difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in English in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies and apply it in complex, varied situations.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups, internally and externally to the Medical Center and across functional areas.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service and staff training and resolve service issues in a timely and respectful manner.
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Abide by institutional policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity, and data storage and management.
• Pursue research as a member of the research team under the supervision of a Principal Investigator while developing skills for independent work.
• Receive training in and perform duties contributing to the team's investigational work, including formulating research questions, designing and conducting experiments, and evaluating results.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the PI.
• Develop expertise in desired lab skills, informatics, physics, or clinical research.
• Develop proficiency with research tools and equipment and the ability to work with increasing independence as the fellowship progresses.

What This Job Offers

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