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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Internal Medicine

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, and they are seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow for the Department of Internal Medicine. The role focuses on providing advanced academic preparation and research training, while also assisting in the design and management of research programs under the guidance of a Faculty Mentor.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Work directly with study participants

Track and monitor study participants' progress and safety throughout the intervention period

Qualification

Research grant writingScientific techniquesData analysisIndependent researchInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft OfficeTime managementCollaboration

Required

Doctorate degree

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

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

Ability to work independently

Ability to secure grants and funding for research

Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field

Knowledge of and experience with current 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

Preferred

Master's or PhD degree

Company

Wayne State University

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A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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