Post Doctoral Scholar

Overview

Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols;

attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned.

Doctoral degree in Psychology required;
Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

• Participates in experiment design and evaluation; executes experiments; performs data analysis; reports to principal investigator (PI). (40%)
• Develops new methods for research; develops and details understanding of current relevant scientific literature. (30%)
• Develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols which benefit the general research laboratory; prepares research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media; prepares seminars and lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken; attends research reviews and seminars. (20%)
• Participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; participates in preparation of manuscripts for publication; supports grant writing; performs additional duties as assigned. (10%)

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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