Post-Doctoral Research Fellow; Training Grant), Psychiatry

Position Summary

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Training Grant)
Department:
Psychiatry Research

Schedule:

40 hours per week

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Fellow participates in a major research study (or studies) employing established methodologies and techniques and other translational research projects associated with the outcomes. The Fellow supervises laboratory research activities and provides guidance to undergraduate students performing multiple research projects. Responsibilities include monitoring specimens or subjects during studies, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with the Principal Investigator in designing and modifying clinical research protocols, coordinating data collection, analysis, and publication of research results, developing new project ideas, and contributing to grant proposals.

• Supervise research activities in the laboratory
• Provide guidance and direction to undergraduate students performing research projects
• Monitor specimens or subjects during studies
• Collect and analyze data
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator in designing and modifying the clinical research protocol
• Coordinate effective collection, analysis, and publication of research results
• Develop new project ideas and contribute to grant proposals

• Education: MD or PhD required; exposure to clinical research preferred.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm toward a research career.
• Ability to be self‑directed, prioritize essential tasks, and balance numerous responsibilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with research scientists, clinicians, and administrators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools preferred.

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000. Compensation includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, FSAs, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.

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