Post Doctoral NIH Rsch Fellow

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator in the Division of Cardiothoracic Research and within established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in biomedical areas related to patient care; participates in the design of experimental protocols and research directions and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives; collects and analyzes data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methodology;

executes existing protocols and develops new experimental methodologies to carry out established research objectives; researches literature in the field; writes manuscripts, presentations and grants in line with the research goals and based on the research performed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Conduct experiments and analyses according to established protocols and research methodology.
• Develop new experimental protocols to carry out established research objectives.
• Participate in the design of research protocols to achieve the scientific objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
• Collect and analyze data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methodologies and software.
• Participate in the interpretation of the results through conferences with supervisors and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.
• Review literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.
• Write presentations, manuscripts and grants based on research performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic Knowledge:
  PhD and/or MD required in related scientific field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2-4 years’ professional research experience with focused experience in molecular diagnostics and microvascular research.
• Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License, desirable.

While most duties are performed in an office environment, incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Normal office environment. Requires standing, bending and sitting. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment.

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Ability to train and work with volunteers and students on projects.

$48,068.80 - $79,372.80

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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Day

8 hours

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