Post-Doctoral Scholar

Overview

Post-Doctoral Scholar position in the Department of Medicine, IM Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.

• Design, support and conduct detailed complex scientific studies, functioning as a subject expert on project phases.
• Prepare and/or present seminars, talks, or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly results of research undertaken.
• Assist in the management of one or more phases of the research effort.
• Assist in the selection of key research personnel, including undergraduate and graduate students, to work on the project(s).
• Coordinate collaborating research staff and provide input on research methods and procedures to achieve goals.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students in the analysis and interpretation of research data.
• responsible for the extraction, analysis and presentation of research data; coordinate the analysis of research findings and prepare detailed summaries for submission to sponsoring agencies.
• Develop research designs and procedures for data analysis on the project(s).
• Write, edit and/or approve progress reports, technical reports and journal articles; edit grant proposals and draft IRB documents for submission.
• Assist in establishing working relationships with potential sponsors and in submitting detailed research proposals to governmental and private agencies.

A doctoral degree in molecular biology, cellular biology, or biomedical sciences is required by the start date.

• Experience in a basic science, cellular biology, and molecular biology research is required.

• Strong analytical skills, in vitro and in vivo experimental design and execution.
• Strong expertise in immunology with multi-color flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and Western blot analysis.
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets; strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience working with human specimens is desired but not required.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.