Postdoctoral Scholar - Obstetrics and Gynecology
About The Position
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work on an NIH R01-funded project titled “Rh Direct Measurement of RhD Sensitization Following Bleeding in Pregnancy at Less than 12 Weeks Gestation.” This is a term position; the term length will be discussed during the interview. Continuation beyond the discussed term depends on university need, performance, and/or available funding. The scholar will coordinate research operations across seven recruitment sites, serve as the central contact for study participants, and contribute to participant visits, sample handling, reporting, and data oversight. The position emphasizes publishing, obtaining external funding, and developing research independence.
Requirements
- A PhD in Public Health or a related discipline by the appointment start date.
- Proof of ABD status for a PhD in Public Health or a related discipline by the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Make assessments and decisions to ensure research protocol timelines are met.
- Serve as the central contact for study participants.
- Manage day-to-day operations and coordinate study visits at each of the seven recruitment site locations.
- Perform phlebotomy and code and process samples.
- Assist with participant surveys.
- Complete regulatory and study progress reporting.
- Supervise data entry and resolve queries.
- Focus on publishing, external funding, and gaining independence.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support personal and professional well-being; postdoctoral benefits are referenced separately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
