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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Ph.D. in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
No prior experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
Experimental duties include: 60%
1. Animal work – husbandry, injection, analysis and surgery relevant to kidneys
2. Cell culture – daily differentiation and mainteinance of human pluripotent stem cells
3. Microscopy – immunofluorescence, confocal, wide-field, live cell
4. Microfluidics – bioengineering, device preparation, input/output bioanalysis
5. Genome editing – guide RNA construction, transfection, screening
6. Drug discovery – design and execution of high throughput screening assays
7. Biochemistry and molecular biology – qPCR, electrophoresis, immunoblotting, cloning
8. Computing and analysis – Illustrator, Powerpoint, Excel, Word, ImageJ, HTML
9. Documentation – daily record of work performed in files and laboratory notebook
Scholarship: 10%
10. Contribute data and ideas for new projects
11. Drafting of new grants with minimal supervision
12. Preparation of primary research manuscripts with minimal supervision
13. Writing invited manuscripts
14. Assist in seeking/acquiring additional funding
15. Manage relationships with grants sponsors and progress reports
Animal care includes: 10%
16. Data collection/maintenance management for rodent colony
17. Updating and ensuring compliance with animal welfare protocols
18. Oversight of junior trainees working in the animal facility
19. Demonstration and training of surgeries
20. Developing new animal protocols
Lab duties: 20%
21. Mentor research trainees and undergraduates; contribute to improvements in efficiency
22. Orient/train new staff
23.Manage projects of moderate size and scope
24. Assemble and organize research teams
25. Lead projects or project tasks toward research objectives
26. Inventory management for reagents/orders/cells; track expenses
27. Ensure compliance with lab regulations and completion of corresponding paperwork
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology or related field
Certification and Licensing:
N/A
Experience:
Direct laboratory experience (4+ years) is required. Experience with human pluripotent stem cells, high throughput screening, genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9), rodent microsurgery, and bioinformatics datasets is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Cell culture skills and experience; strong computer skills including Excel, statistical and/or graphical software (ex. Adobe Illustrator, ImageJ, Powerpoint); excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage diverse tasks; flexibility in work hours; a thirst for scientific knowledge and progress; comfort…