Post-Doctoral Fellow - Office of Women's Health

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Office of Women's Health

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Office of Women's Health at its
Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan 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 which prepare students for success in a global
society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Based 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. A
ssist 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.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

The postdoctoral scholars/fellows complete technical laboratory
and/or field experimental procedures. They conduct independent
research with grant funding they were responsible for obtaining.
Postdoctoral scholars /fellows, with permission and supervision of
their mentor(s), may also be involved with the training of
undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory, which is
another key aspect towards their preparation for future academic
and non-academic positions. The title of Postdoctoral Scholar
applies to those who are paid a salary by WSU. Their salary is
usually charged to a grant or contract secured by their faculty
mentor. This position is time-limited and typically expires after
completing 6 years of research training. The title of Postdoctoral
Fellow applies to scholars who receive financial 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.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate degree

Requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning,
predominantly intellectual in character.

This knowledge is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized
intellectual instruction.

Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related
experience)

Job related experience can include doctorate training. Experience
performing basic research techniques,

preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research. Prior
recipient of funding for research based on individual
achievements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to secure grants and funding
for research. Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret
research findings in reports and communicate results to the field.
Knowledge of and experience with current scientific integrity
principles. Excellent time management and organization
skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work
with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office
software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H39 - VP for Health Affairs

Primary department:

H3902 - Women's Health

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

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. The purpose of the Postdoctoral
Scholar/Fellow positions is to provide individuals, who have
recently (within the past 6 years) completed a doctoral degree,
with a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and
research training under the guidance of a supervising Faculty
Mentor. Postdoctoral appointments are temporary by nature and are
designed to develop the Postdoctoral Scholar/Fellow as an
independent scientist and to enhance their professional skills.
Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows are considered to be in training for
future faculty teaching/ research positions or for a position
suited to their desired career outcomes and recognized for their
dual status as trainees and employees. Postdoctoral
Scholars/Fellows provide leadership in the design and management of
research programs. They additionally assist their Faculty Mentor(s)
in designing protocols as well as training and/or supervising
technical research staff to complete research projects. With the
assistance of the Faculty Mentor, postdoctoral scholars/fellows
write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional
research grants. They conduct independent research that is expected
to result in scholarly publications and presentations for research
funding at scientific meetings.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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 to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation,
familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law. The university welcomes applications from persons with
disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity
employer.