Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Center for Discovery & Innovation

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The role involves conducting research under supervision, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data, and advancing laboratory projects through independent execution of experimental procedures.

The successful candidate will contribute to studies in cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and related areas, work in a collaborative team, and develop technical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in scientific or related discipline required.
• Minimum publication or in preparation of one article as first author in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good problem solving ability.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Lab techniques vary by lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under supervision and interpret data.
• Present data findings to the team and collaborators.
• Develop and execute experimental procedures to advance projects.
• Collaborate with lab members to achieve study goals.

Skills

PhD-level research

Excellent communication

Independent research

Teamwork

Lab techniques

Problem solving

Computers (MS Office/Google)

Education

Ph.D. in scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct research under supervision. This role will also be responsible for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the data. This role will play a critical role in conducting the studies of the assigned lab. This role is expected to understand the project and work independently taking responsibilities in the development and execution of experimental procedures to successfully advance each research project. The research involves the use of a variety of technical laboratory experimentation.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• A Ph.D. degree in scientific or related discipline.
• Minimum publication or in preparation of one article as first author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Lab specific techniques. (Varies by lab)
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.