Postdoctoral Researcher - OBGYN

Summary

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, and according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), you will be an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue pursue his or her chosen career path in implementation science in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine.

In addition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution and thus are expected to have the freedom to publish the results of their scholarship.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in discovery projects.
• Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
• Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
• Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
• Participate in meetings with Dr. Palatnik, PI and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
• Maintaining supplies may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders.
• May oversee the work of personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Required knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics
• Documentation, records management and data utilization skills
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management
• Writing skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: MD or PhD in a scientific field
• Minimum Required Experience: 0 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.