Post Doctoral Associate

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate in the Department of Medicine. The role focuses on enhancing research knowledge and skills while conducting original research and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.

The position involves preparing technical reports, publications and grant proposals, and may include instructional activities and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to perform research independently and under general direction of the supervisor.
• Sound knowledge of best practices in research for appropriate field.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills required.
• Must be detail oriented, and highly organized with the ability to keep accurate records.
• Demonstrated strong analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and support original research and scholarships.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and mentoring students in research activities.
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and grant proposals.
• Possibly participate in instructional and training activities and mentoring of students.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent research

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong analysis

Education

PhD, MD, or terminal degree in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Title: Post Doctoral Associate

Department Org: Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit:Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Job Description:

The post-doctoral role is designed to enhance the research knowledge, skills, and practices of recent doctoral graduates, with a goal of advancing their preparation to engage in fundamental and applied research within their field. The post-doctoral associate supports, plans, and conducts original research and scholarships while working with faculty, staff, and potentially mentoring graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Toledo. The post-doctoral position carries out research in close collaboration with and primarily under the direction of Principal Investigators and faculty members at the University of Toledo. Typically, this position participates in preparation of technical reports, publications and grant proposals, and collaborates with other members of the research group. This position may also participate in instructional and training activities and in mentoring or supervising undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, or terminal degree in Biomedical Sciences
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills (in English)
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team
• Ability to perform research independently and under general direction of the supervisor.
• Sound knowledge of best practices in research for appropriate field.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills required
• Must be detail oriented, and highly organized with the ability to keep accurate records.
• Demonstrated strong analysis skills

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.