Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Children's National Hospital

3d • $40,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a research trainee focused on enhancing and developing research competencies in laboratory or clinical research settings. This role may engage in various activities, assisting faculty in research under the guidance of a principal investigator or CNRI Center Director. Depending on the scientific specialty and research project needs, the fellow may participate directly in designing and conducting experiments, requiring technical knowledge in areas such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, animal science, epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, trial design, and human subjects protection. Based on experience, the fellow may train staff, graduate students, and others in experimental procedures and study execution, exercise general supervision in the workspace, and assist with data management and analysis. The individual will also be responsible for assisting the principal investigator in planning and executing research projects, grant applications, and publications. They may also assist in managing resource allocations and day-to-day research project activities, including purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, biosafety issues, human subjects enrollment and protection, and regulatory reporting. Additionally, the fellow may guide or lead the work of peers, technicians, or other research support staff to achieve specific assignments or complete complex projects.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in the conduct of research.
• Participate directly in the design and conduct of experiments.
• Train staff, graduate students, and others in experimental procedures and study execution.
• Exercise general supervision in the workspace.
• Assist with data management and analysis.
• Assist the principal investigator in the planning and execution of research projects, grant applications, and publications.
• Assist in the management of resource allocations.
• Manage day-to-day activities for the research project, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity and biosafety issues or human subjects enrollment and protection and regulatory reporting.
• Guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other research support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.
• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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