Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 week ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Kidney Disease Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Feng lab and study mechanisms of podocyte- and tubular-mediated kidney disease. The fellow will lead research projects, conduct experiments, develop laboratory and informatics expertise, publish scientific manuscripts, collaborate with research groups, and contribute to teaching and independent funding efforts.
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H1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management. (essential)
As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work. (essential)
Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results. (essential)
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI. (essential)
Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses (essential)
Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program. (essential)
Teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate. (essential)
Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars. (essential)
Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one's own performance. (essential)
Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship. (essential)
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree or M.D
0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting, and/or teaching assistantship in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree
Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance
Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents
Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager
Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers
Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations
Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have implications for the management and operations of multiple areas of the organization
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus
Benefits
The position comes with an appointment at Harvard Medical School
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources across Harvard Medical School and affiliated hospitals and institutions
The opportunity to learn research skills under close mentorship
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Integrated health care system providing patient care, research, education.
H1B Sponsorship
Beth Israel Lahey Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Management and Executive
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Avery Palardy
Executive Director, Climate & Sustainability
Robert Fields
EVP, Chief Clinical Officer
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