Research Postdoctoral Fellow
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 involves assisting faculty in research, reporting to 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. The fellow may also train staff and students, exercise general supervision, and assist with data management and analysis. Responsibilities include assisting the principal investigator with research projects, grant applications, and publications. They may also help manage resource allocations and day-to-day project activities, including purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, biosafety, human subjects enrollment, protection, and regulatory reporting. The individual may guide or lead the work of peers, technicians, or other research support staff.
Requirements
- Completed training in a specialty in a field of research.
- Demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement.
- Technical knowledge and subject matter expertise encompassing several disciplines, such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology or animal science, as well as epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, trial design and human subjects protection, as applicable to the focus of the lab.
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 demonstrate adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
- Plan, conduct and manage research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Use research funds and resources appropriately.
- Maintain confidentiality of data as required.
- Meet all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
- Conduct research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant to the practice specialty.
- Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
- Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
- Participate in research committees and workshops or special interest groups.
- Collaborate 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 health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
