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Children's National Hospital · 1 day ago

Research Postdoctoral Fellow, Brain Tumor Institute

District of Columbia-Washington

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Research Postdoctoral Fellow for their Brain Tumor Institute. The role involves enhancing research competencies in laboratory or clinical settings, assisting faculty in research conduct, and managing various aspects of research projects including grant applications and publications.

AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research

Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator

Uses research funds and resources appropriately

Maintains confidentiality of data as required

Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements

Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant practice specialty

Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals

Publishes in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals

Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects

Participates in research committees and workshops special interest groups

Collaborates effectively with CNRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promote free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders

Assists the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications

May train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures, provide general supervision in the laboratory and assist with data management and analysis, based on experience

May assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, and biosafety issues

May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects

Qualification

Molecular biologyCellular biologyBiochemistryClinical researchEpidemiologyTrial designHuman subjects protectionData managementResearch collaborationGrant applicationsSupervision

Required

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required)

Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)

Completed training in a specialty in a field of research

Demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement