Research Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery

Children's National Hospital
$40,000 - $150,000Onsite

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 assists faculty in conducting 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 the design and execution of 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, publications, managing resource allocations, and overseeing day-to-day activities like purchasing, laboratory animals, radioactivity, biosafety, and human subjects enrollment. The individual may also lead the work of peers and support staff to achieve project goals.

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.
  • Assists the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications.
  • May train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures, provide general supervision in the laboratory and assist with data management and analysis, based on experience.
  • May assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, and biosafety issues.
  • May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.

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

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