Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a researcher to work under the Principal Investigator on heart failure self-care, cognitive impairment, and mindfulness-related studies at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. The role includes protocol design, data analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, and collaboration with a team of researchers.

Requirements include an MD or PhD in a related field and at least five years of experience in heart failure self-care research or related areas.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Psychology, Epidemiology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and analyses according to established protocols and research methodology.
• Develop new experimental protocols to carry out established research objectives.
• Participate in design of research protocols for quantitative and qualitative evaluation of data.
• Collect and analyze data using bioinformatic and statistical methodologies and software.
• Interpret results with supervisors and other researchers to compare data to hypotheses.

Skills

Heart failure research

Neuropsychology

Data analysis

Cognitive testing

Education

MD or PhD in Psychology or Epidemiology

Tools

Bioinformatics software

Statistical software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, and within established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in the area of heart failure self-care, cognitive and impairment in patients with heart failure. Participates in the design of experimental protocols and research directions and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives; analyzes heart rate variability span lang=NL data; administers cognitive tests; executes existing protocols focusing specifically on the link between mindfulness training, vagal control, and cognitive function in patients with heart failure.Researches literature in the field; writes manuscripts, presentations and grants in line with the research goals and based on the research performed.

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 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: MD or PhD in Psychology, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• EXPERIENCE:Five (5) years experience in heart failure self-care research, and/or neuropsychology and/or cardiovascular behavioral medicine.
• Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License is 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: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type: M-F 8am - 4:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No