Postdoctoral Researcher Intern
Medical College of Wisconsin
Postdoctoral Researcher Intern
Medical College of Wisconsin
Private health sciences college in Wisconsin
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, and according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), you will be an individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced research training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue pursue his or her chosen career path in implementation science in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. In addition, according to the National Postdoc Association (NPA), Postdoctoral appointees can pursue basic, clinical or translational projects so long as their primary effort is devoted toward their own scholarship. Postdocs are essential to the scholarly mission of the mentor and host institution and thus are expected to have the freedom to publish the results of their scholarship.
Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
Participate in discovery projects.
Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
Participate in meetings with Dr. Palatnik, PI and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
Maintaining supplies may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders.
May oversee the work of personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Required knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics
Documentation, records management and data utilization skills
Complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management
Writing skills
Minimum Required Education: MD or PhD in a scientific field
Minimum Required Experience: 0 years
Preferred Education:MD
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
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Private health sciences college in Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a private academic health sciences institution training physicians, pharmacists, scientists and other health professionals through education and biomedical research across Wisconsin. Its three schools cover medicine, graduate studies and pharmacy, with teaching and research campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin. Researchers study disease and translate discoveries into prevention and treatment, while faculty clinicians deliver care through affiliated hospitals and clinics. MCW also works with Wisconsin communities on health needs, including training physicians for rural practice. Founded in 1893, MCW has its main campus at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin.
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