Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a researcher to perform biomedical investigations focused on patient care. The role designs and executes experimental protocols, analyzes data with bioinformatic and statistical methods, and helps prepare manuscripts and grants.

Strong publication and collaboration across teams are expected. Qualifications include a PhD and/or MD, with 5 years of relevant research experience and optional Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License certification.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD required.
• 5 years of professional biomedical research experience with molecular diagnostics.
• Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License, desirable.
• Ability to train and work with volunteers and students on projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 scientific objectives and allow data evaluation.
• Collect and analyze data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methodologies and software.
• Interpret results with supervisors and other researchers and review data against hypotheses.
• Review literature pertinent to the research area.
• Write presentations, manuscripts and grants based on research performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Phylogenetics

Statistics

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

Bioinformatics software

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, 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; research 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.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts experiments and analyses according to established protocols and research methodology.
• Develops new experimental protocols to carry out established research objectives.
• Participates in the design of' research protocols to achieve the scientific objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
• Collects and analyzes data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methodologies and software.
• Participates 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.
• Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.
• Writes presentations, manuscripts and grants based on research performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

PhD and/or MD required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' professional research experience with focused experience in molecular diagnostics.
• Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License, desirable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

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

Pay Range:

$58,489.60-$96,491.20

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

593 Eddy Street - Main - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No