Postdoc Research Fellow

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 43,888 - 90,001; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Brookline seeks a Postdoc Research Fellow to join a mentored program focused on biomedical science. You will pursue independent research under a principal investigator, design experiments, and develop expertise in lab techniques and informatics.

The role emphasizes manuscript preparation, collaboration with other groups, and opportunities to teach or supervise students as the fellowship progresses.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required; postdoctoral experience 0–1 year preferred.
• Experience pursuing research under supervision and developing independent projects.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; ability to publish manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Pursues and conducts research under PI supervision while developing independent projects.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts and attends scientific seminars.
• Develops lab skills, informatics, and experimental techniques.
• Collaborates with other groups and contributes to team meetings and projects.

Skills

Research experience

Independent work

Communication in English

Education

Doctoral Degree or MD

Job description

## Postdoc Research FellowApplylocations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: 1309 BEACON ST, BROOKLINEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR95221**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Has been awarded or has completed the requirements for a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent. Is a trainee pursuing advanced studies beyond the doctoral level in preparation for an independent career in a biomedical field. In collaboration with and under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI), a Research Fellow engages in activities that will further his or her professional development.**Job Description:**## **Primary Responsibilities:**## - Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management. (essential)## ## - As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principle investigator while developing skills for independent work. (essential)## ## - Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results. (essential)## ## - Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI. (essential)## ## - Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses (essential)## ## - Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program. (essential)## ## - Develops teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate. (essential)## ## - Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars. (essential)## ## - Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one's own performance. (essential)## ## - Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship. (essential)## ## **Required Qualifications:*** ## Doctoral Degree or M.D.* ## 0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting, and/or teaching assistantship in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree.## ## **Competencies:**## Decision Making:## Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.## ## Problem Solving:## Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.## ## Independence of Action:## Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.## ## Written Communications:## Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.## ## Oral Communications:## Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.## ## Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.## ## Teamwork:## Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have implications for the management and operations of multiple areas of the organization.## ## Customer Service:## Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.## ## Physical Nature of the Job:## Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.**Pay Range:**$43,888.00 USD - $90,001.60 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. ## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.## More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.## Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled