Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,564; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Boston, MA is looking for a Research Fellow to contribute to biomedical research and develop independent skills under the guidance of a principal investigator. Candidates must possess a Doctoral Degree or M.D. and ideally have up to one year of postdoctoral research experience. The role includes conducting research, publishing findings, engaging in team collaboration, and teaching students. The compensation ranges from $60,000.00 to $75,564.00 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in an academic or industrial lab setting.
• Ability to engage in research under supervision and develop independent skills.
• Experience with teaching or clinical duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the supervision of a principal investigator.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts.
• Teach and supervise students on projects when appropriate.
• Engage in collaborative meetings and attend scientific seminars.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Written communication

Customer Service

Education

Doctoral Degree or M.D.

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Academic Requirements

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 Principle 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 principal 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)
• 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.

Team Work

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

$60,000.00 USD – $75,564.00 USD

The 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled