Postdoctoral Researcher - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Summary

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, and according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), you will be an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his or her chosen career path.

In addition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution, and thus are expected to have the freedom to publish the results of their scholarship.

• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in discovery projects.
• Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
• Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
• Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff to evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
• Maintain supplies, negotiate with vendors, and track purchase orders.
• Oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development, and daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
• Documentation, records management and data utilization skills.
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management.
• Writing skills.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  PhD in a scientific field or MD.
• Minimum
  
  Required Experience:
  
  0–3 years of prior postdoc experience.

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment includes occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity:
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Pet Insurance.
• On‑campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Discounted rates on items such as select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment, etc.

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