Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a PhD- or MD-qualified investigator to join the Rhode Island Hospital biomedical research program. Under the Principal Investigator, you will design and execute experiments, develop protocols, and apply bioinformatic, phylogenetic, and statistical methods to collect and analyze data.

You will interpret results, review literature, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grants.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD or MD qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional research experience focusing on molecular diagnostics.
• Desirable completion of a national certification exam toward Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and analyses per established protocols.
• Develop new experimental protocols to meet research objectives.
• Design research protocols to achieve scientific objectives and enable data interpretation.
• Collect and analyze data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methods and software.
• Interpret results with supervisors and researchers and review data against hypotheses.

Skills

Research experience

Molecular diagnostics

Bioinformatics software

Phylogenetic analysis

Education

PhD or MD

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 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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: 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 As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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