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    Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate 046606 - Detroit, United States - Wayne State University

    Wayne State University
    Wayne State University Detroit, United States

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    Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate 046606

    We are searching for an experienced Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate at our Detroit campus location.


    Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.


    Essential Functions (Job Duties):

    Research Associate:
    Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to

    complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation.

    Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.

    Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments /research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

    Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data.

    Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.

    Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.

    Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal 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.


    Post-Doctoral Fellow:
    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 in the table 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. May 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 submittal 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.


    Unique Duties:


    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. 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 in the table 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. May 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 submittal 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.



    Qualifications:

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.


    Research Associate:
    Bachelor's degree

    Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred.

    Requires advanced knowledge, predominantly intellectual in character, in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

    Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

    Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.


    Post-Doctoral Fellow:
    Doctorate degree

    Requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual in character.

    This knowledge is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

    Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

    Job related experience can include doctorate training. Experience performing basic research techniques,

    preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research. Prior recipient of funding for research based on individual achievements.

    Preferred

    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree required (Master's Preferred) for Research Associate position; Doctoral degree required for Postdoctoral Research Fellow position.


    School/College/Division:
    H0- School of Medicine


    Job Type:
    Full Time


    Job Category:
    Research


    Funding/Salary Information:

    Compensation Type:
    Annual Salary


    Working Conditions:
    Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

    Job Openings: 1


    Reposted Position:
    No


    Reposted Reason:
    None (New Requisition)

    Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046606


    Background Check Requirements:


    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.

    If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.


    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:


    Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

    WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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