Research Postdoctoral Fellow

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Fitness resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center seeks a Research Postdoctoral Fellow to advance pediatric cancer biology using zebrafish models, cell culture and animal systems. You will support faculty in experimental design, data collection and interpretation within a collaborative CNRI setting.

Your role includes training staff, managing resources, assisting with grants and publications, and ensuring compliance with biosafety and human subjects protections as applicable to the project.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. required with strong research track record.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and in vivo models preferred.
• Ability to design experiments, manage records and data.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal investigator in planning and conducting experiments.
• Manage data, perform analyses and prepare reports and figures.
• Contribute to grants, publications and presentations.
• Train staff and students in lab protocols and safety.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Mouse xenograft studies

iPSCs models

Genetic engineering

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10379 Ctr for Cancer Immunology Rsch Pay Range $40,000.00 - $150,000.00 The Vasileva team studies how developmental programs and oncogenic gene fusions contribute to pediatric cancer. Using zebrafish models, cell culture, and molecular and imaging approaches, the lab investigates tumor initiation, cell-state changes, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment to identify potential therapeutic vulnerabilities. We are looking for a motivated candidate interested in pediatric cancer research with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, mouse xenograft studies, genetically engineered animal or iPSCs models. Skilled in planning and conducting laboratory experiments, data analysis, troubleshooting protocols, documenting results, and maintaining organized research records. The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a "research trainee" for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies in laboratory or clinical research settings and may engage in any of the following activities. The research postdoctoral fellow will assist faculty in the conduct of research and reports to a principal investigator or CNRI Center Director. They may serve in several roles in the laboratory setting, depending on the scientific specialty and needs of the research project supported. They may participate directly in the design and conduct of experiments and therefore need technical knowledge and subject matter expertise encompassing several disciplines, such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology or animal science, as well as epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, trial design and human subjects protection, as applicable to the focus of the lab. Based on experience, the research postdoctoral fellow may train staff, graduate students and others in experimental procedures and study execution. The fellow will exercise general supervision in the workspace and assist with data management and analysis. In addition, the research postdoc fellow will be responsible for assisting the principal investigator in the planning and execution of research projects, grant applications and publications. They may further assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities for the research project, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity and biosafety issues or human subjects enrollment and protection and regulatory reporting. The individual may also guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other research support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.

Minimum Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Completed training in a specialty in a field of research. Demonstrated potential for successful career in research and related scholarly achievement. Functional Accountabilities Responsible Conduct of Research Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research. Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator. Uses research funds and resources appropriately. Maintains confidentiality of data as required. Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements. Commitment to Research Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant practice specialty. Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Publishes in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects. Participates in research committees and workshops special interest groups. Collaborations Collaborates effectively with CNRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promote free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders. Program Support Assists the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications. May train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures, provide general supervision in the laboratory and assist with data management and analysis, based on experience. May assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, and biosafety issues. May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

Salary

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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