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Post Doctoral Fellow
Emory University. Design and conduct research within a specified field under the guidance of a designated Principal Investigator .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and conducting research, with a strong emphasis on scientific writing and effective communication. Capable of training and supervising research staff while promoting innovative ideas within the research field.
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Doctoral DegreeScientific WritingOral Communication SkillsResearch DesignStaff Training and Supervision
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Hard Skills
Research DesignExperiment EvaluationScientific Manuscript PreparationData AnalysisEquipment Operation
Soft Skills
Effective CollaborationCollegialityTeaching Techniques
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and conduct research within a specified field under the guidance of a designated Principal Investigator
- Receive advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence
- Design and evaluate experiments
- Develop new ideas that promote current research
- Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
- Operate specific equipment as needed
- Teach techniques to others
- Train and supervise research staff
- Serve in a temporary research trainee appointment, initially for one year with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available
- Work within an appointment limit of five years
Requirements
What you’ll need- A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in an appropriate field
- Excellent scientific writing ability
- Strong oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
- Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Access to university programs and facilities without discrimination