Visiting Fellow

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for the pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for the operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Requirements

• Advanced training in a specified field of research
• Mentorship from a Principal Investigator
• Ability to design and evaluate experiments
• Ability to develop new ideas for research
• Ability to prepare and publish scientific manuscripts
• May require operation of specific equipment
• May require teaching techniques to others
• May require training and supervision of research staff

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field
• Receives advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator
• Enhances professional skills and research independence
• Designs and evaluates experiments
• Develops new ideas that promote current research
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
• May be responsible for the operation of specific equipment
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed