Research Postdoctoral Fellow
Washington, DC 
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Posted 42 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description
Research Postdoctoral Fellow (2000002Z)

The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a "research trainee" for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Assists faculty in the conduct of research and reports to a principal investigator or CRI Center Director. Can serve in several roles in the laboratory setting depending on the scientific specialty and needs of the research project supported. Participates directly in the design and conduct of experiments and therefore needs technical knowledge and subject matter expertise encompassing several disciplines such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology or animal science. Based on experience the research post-doctoral fellow may train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures may provide general supervision in the laboratory and assists with data management and analysis. In addition, the research post-doc fellow will be responsible for assisting the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications. May further 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.

Qualifications

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

Specific Requirements and Preferences
Ph.D. or M.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in an accredited college or university in a specific field. (Required)

Specific Requirements and Preferences
Completed training in a specialty in a field of research; demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Responsible Conduct of Research
1. Consistently demonstrate adherence with the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
2. Responsible for appropriate use of research funds.
3. Comply with all annual job-related training requirements.

Commitment to Research
1. Conduct research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
2. Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
3. Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
4. Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
5. Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups.

Collaborations
1. Collaborate effectively with CRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promotes free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met



Teamwork/Communication

1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals
3. Receptive to others' ideas and opinions



Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

1. Contribute to a positive work environment
2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment



Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

1. Use resources efficiently
2. Search for less costly ways of doing things



Safety

1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance


Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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