Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Overview

The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a "research trainee" for enhancing and developing research competencies in laboratory or clinical research settings and may engage in activities aligned with the needs of the research project. The fellow assists the principal investigator or CNRI Center Director in conducting research and may serve in several roles depending on the scientific specialty and project requirements. They may participate in the design and conduct of experiments and need technical knowledge across disciplines such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology or animal science, as well as epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, trial design and human subjects protection, as applicable to the lab focus.

Based on experience, the fellow may train staff, graduate students and others in experimental procedures and study execution. The fellow will exercise general supervision in the workspace and assist with data management and analysis, and will help plan and execute research projects, grant applications and publications. They may assist in managing resource allocations and day-to-day project activities, including purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity and biosafety issues or human subjects enrollment and protection and regulatory reporting.

The individual may guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other research support staff as necessary to achieve assignments or complete large and complex projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or
Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Completed training in a specialty in a field of research.
Demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement.

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• 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.

Commitment to Research

• Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science areas relevant to the 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 or special interest groups.

Collaborations

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

Program Support

• Assists the principal investigator in planning and executing 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 assignments or complete large and complex projects.
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Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Be receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
• Use resources efficiently.
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