Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Women's Health

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Women's Health

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Women's Health at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Based on the year of the scholar/fellow, this distribution will change. Earlier in their career they will directly conduct research, whereas later, as they become ready to apply for other positions or transition away from postdoc status, they focus on papers, grants etc. The functions listed below are suggestions and would be best categorized and assigned by the mentor/sponsor, in close collaboration with their postdoc, as they consider and complete the Individual Development plan that each postdoc at WSU is expected to complete and revise each year.

• Perform scientific techniques or research protocols; assist the Principal Investigator in designing and performing protocols; design and perform experiments; collect and log research data; participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines; assist other lab members with experiments as required; mentor research assistants and students.
• With the assistance of the mentor, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.
• Evaluate and perform preliminary analysis of the data using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.
• Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences; summarize and organize data results for submission to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals; write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication; fact‑check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required; order and organize required research supplies and records; maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The postdoctoral scholars/fellows complete technical laboratory and/or field experimental procedures. They conduct independent research with grant funding they were responsible for obtaining. Postdoctoral scholars/fellows, with permission and supervision of their mentor(s), may also be involved with the training of undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory, which is another key aspect towards their preparation for future academic and non‑academic positions. The title of Postdoctoral Scholar applies to those who are paid a salary by WSU.

Their salary is usually charged to a grant or contract secured by their faculty mentor. This position is time‑limited and typically expires after completing 6 years of research training. The title of Postdoctoral Fellow applies to scholars who receive financial support in the form of a fellowship or stipend, usually from an outside agency, either directly or distributed through WSU on behalf of the sponsor.

Typically, fellows are responsible for applying for a fellowship award.

• Education: Doctorate degree.
• Knowledge: Requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual in character.
• Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job‑related experience), including doctorate training; experience performing basic research techniques; prior recipient of funding for research based on individual achievements.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently;…