Post-Doc Fellow/Research Associate 046184

We are searching for an experienced Post-Doc Fellow/Research Associate 046184 at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

ResearchAssociate:
Underthe direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technicalassistance to
complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. Mayassist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed throughtraining in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of theresearch protocol.

Performlaboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (humansubjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participantsfor studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance withall legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff withexperiments /research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigatorand Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.
Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlightthe key points of the research results collected in accordance with theresearch protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data anddocuments to ensure accuracy.
Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional,scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data resultsfor submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Writescientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check,proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.
Maintain the laboratory work areas includingroutine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintaincleanliness and organization of work station.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Post-DoctoralFellow:
Basedon the year of the scholar/fellow, this distribution will change. Earlier intheir career they will directly conduct research, whereas later, as they becomeready to apply for other positions or transition away from postdoc status, theyfocus on papers, grants etc. The functions listed in the tablebelow are suggestions and would be best categorized and assigned by thementor/sponsor, in close collaboration with their postdoc, as they consider andcomplete the Individual Development plan that each postdoc at WSU is expectedto complete and revise each year. 

Performscientific techniques or research protocols. Assist the PrincipalInvestigator in designing and performing protocols. Design and performexperiments. Collect and log research data. Participate in implementingresearch objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory andprotocol guidelines. Assist other lab members with experiments asrequired. May mentor research assistants and students.
With the assistance of the mentor, find and write research grants with the goalof obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may alsoinclude coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledgingreceipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals. 
Evaluate and perform preliminary analysis of the data using graphs, charts ortables to highlight the key points of the research results collected inaccordance with the research protocols as stipulated.
Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results forprofessional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organizedata results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewedjournals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication.Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.
Maintain the laboratory work areas includingroutine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintaincleanliness and organization of work station.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique Duties:

The title of Postdoctoral Fellow applies to scholars who receivefinancial support in the form of a fellowship or stipend, usually from an outside agency, either directly or distributed through WSU on behalf of the sponsor. Typically, fellows are responsible for applying for a fellowship award.Based on the year of the scholar/fellow, this distribution will change.Earlier in their career they will directly conduct research, whereaslater, 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 thePrincipal 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 assistants 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 applicants 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 accordance 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.

Qualifications:

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize andinterpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge ofscientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organizationskills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to workwith others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office softwareskills.

Research Assistant:

Bachelor'sdegree

Bachelor’sdegree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advancedknowledge, predominantly intellectual in character, in a field of science orlearning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectualinstruction.
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experienceperforming basic research techniques, preferred. 

Post-DoctoralFellow:
Doctoratedegree

Requiresadvanced knowledge in a field of science or learning, predominantlyintellectual in character.

This knowledge is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectualinstruction.

Intermediate(3 to 4 years job-related experience)

Jobrelated experience can include doctorate training. Experience performingbasic research techniques,
preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research. Priorrecipient of funding for research based on individual achievements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required (Master's Preferred) for Research Associate position; Doctoral degree required for PostdoctoralResearch Fellow position.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Research

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Working Conditions:

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or officeenvironment. May require working non-standard business hoursincluding evenings and weekends. May be required to travel toscientific conferences. Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirusTypical work environment may include a laboratory and/or officeenvironment. May require working non-standard business hoursincluding evenings and weekends. May be required to travel toscientific conferences.

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046184

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.