Offer: DOHAD Postdoctoral Scholars/ Fellows:Wayne State University
Job description:
Posting Number 045790
Position Title DOHAD Postdoctoral Scholars/ Fellows
Number of Vacancies 1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers 06 - School of Medicine
Primary Department H0610-Obstetrics/Gynecology
Essential Functions (Job tasks) Several postdoctoral positions are immediately available as part of an expanding interdisciplinary research team. Using Systems Biology, epidemiological and omic Big-Data approaches they will directly test the DOAHD hypothesis from the perspective of the paternal contribution. The prosperous candidates will join the Krawetz and other laboratories ( https://mott.med.wayne.edu/krawetzlab ) to determine how the paternal contribution, e.g., sperm RNAs regulate early human development and how Information technology may be perturbed by environmental exposures. Self-motivated individuals trained in Bioinformatics/ Biostatistics/Computational Genomics or the Reproductive Sciences that are able to work in the United States are especially encouraged to apply. Forward curriculum vitae along with a brief personal statement and three letters of reference to: Professor S. A. Krawetz, C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 275 E. Hancock, Detroit, MI 48201. E-mail: steve@compbio.med.wayne.edu. WSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. located on the year of the scholar/fellow, this distribution will change. Earlier in their career they will directly conduct research, whereas later, as they become ready to apply for other positions or transition away from postdoc status, they focus on papers, grants etc. The functions listed in the table below are suggestions and would be best categorized and assigned by the mentor/sponsor, in close collaboration with their postdoc, as they consider and complete the Individual Development plan that each postdoc at WSU is expected to complete and revise each year. Perform scientific techniques or research protocols. Assist the Principal Investigator in designing and performing protocols. Design and perform experiments. Collect and log research data. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist other lab members with experiments as required. May mentor research adjuncts and students. With the assistance of the mentor, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with candidates and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals. Evaluate and perform preliminary analysis of the data using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in conformity with the research protocols as stipulated. Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy. Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Unique tasks located on the year of the scholar/fellow, this distribution will change. Earlier in their career they will directly conduct research, whereas later, as they become ready to apply for other positions or transition away from postdoc status, they focus on papers, grants etc. The functions listed in the table below are suggestions and would be best categorized and assigned by the mentor/sponsor, in close collaboration with their postdoc, as they consider and complete the Individual Development plan that each postdoc at WSU is expected to complete and revise each year. Research including keeping current with related and the most recent literature to design and perform scientific techniques or research protocols. Assist the Principal Investigator in designing and performing protocols. Design and perform experiments. Collect and log research data. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist other lab members with experiments as required. May mentor research adjuncts and students.
Qualifications Education Doctorate degree Requires advanced expertise in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual in character. This expertise is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
practice Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related practice) Job related practice can include doctorate training. practice performing basic research techniques, preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research. Prior recipient of funding for research located on individual achievements.
expertise, expertise and Abilities capability to work independently. capability to secure grants and funding for research. capability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field. expertise of and practice with current scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization expertise. Excellent interpersonal expertise and demonstrated capability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
Testing Requirements Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Working Conditions Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.
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