Post Doctoral Associate

Title: Post Doctoral Associate

Department Org: Med Microbio & Immunology - 107520

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary

Location:

HSC C

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 End Time: 5:00

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow serves as an independent researcher or collaborator on a research program. This role may lead discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of the Principal Investigator and is responsible for experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of results.

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in a field relevant to the laboratory’s program.
• Strong record of productivity in experimental research, analysis, and scientific communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Design, plan, and execute research experiments aligned with laboratory objectives.
• Analyze, interpret, and present research data.
• Develop or refine methodologies, assays, and experimental workflows.
• Mentor trainees and assist with training when appropriate.
• Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, reports, and grant-related materials.
• Maintain detailed research documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, milestones, and collaboration.
• Participate in lab meetings, seminars, and scientific presentations.

The word “manage” should only be used when the duty involves managing people.

• Design, conduct, and optimize independent and collaborative research projects, including experimental design, execution, troubleshooting, data collection, and interpretation of results (55%)
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; prepare manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, progress reports, and contribute to grant applications and scientific publications (20%)
• Develop and implement new methodologies, mentor graduate students, research assistants, and trainees, and provide technical guidance on laboratory procedures and research activities (15%)
• Participate in laboratory meetings, scientific seminars, collaborative projects, compliance activities, and perform other research-related duties as assigned (10%)

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