Postdoctoral Researcher - Dr. Jianfu Chen's Lab
About The Position
Temporary, fixed-term; one year and renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor and at the discretion of the dean. May be renewed up to a maximum of five years. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate to join our NIH-funded laboratory at the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, University of Southern California. These NIH-funded positions offer an outstanding opportunity for collaboration with a diverse team of researchers and physicians, contributing to pioneering research in craniofacial biology, tissue regeneration, and cellular metabolism. We are committed to promoting diversity, nurturing career advancement, and supporting the future academic autonomy of accomplished candidates. This Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate will serve as a key personnel on Dr. Jianfu Chen's research projects. The candidate will participate in all laboratory activities to enhance and develop research competencies and will take part in planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of Dr. Chen. The scholar will also analyze research data, provide interpretations, contribute to the development of research documentation for publication, and prepare technical reports, papers, and records.
Requirements
- A copy of the doctoral diploma or other certification indicating satisfactory completion of the terminal degree is required.
- If the doctoral candidate has not yet obtained a degree, they should provide evidence that a thesis has been approved, along with a documented indication of the expected date of formal graduation.
- It is the responsibility of the faculty mentor to verify this documentation. The documentation must be filed with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
- Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years
- Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
- Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
Nice To Haves
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all laboratory activities to enhance and develop research competencies
- Take part in planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of Dr. Chen
- Analyze research data, provide interpretations
- Contribute to the development of research documentation for publication
- Prepare technical reports, papers, and records
Benefits
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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
