Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in research programs of the college and is intended to be a maximum of a 2-year appointment. It is required that the individual develops or participates in a research program that leads to publications and grants for external funding and supports the mission of the college. It is expected that the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will assist students, research assistant, research associate, and faculty with research activities and maintenance of college laboratories.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and develop a research project that supports the mission of the college. Participate in planning and designing followed by conducting experiments of these research projects. Furthermore, perform analysis of the data generated and prepare these data for presentation, publications, and/or grants. Write manuscripts and grants on the aforementioned projects. Guide, train, and assist students, associates, and faculty in research activities. Assist in maintenance of research laboratory. Implement laboratory safety protocols and procedures according to ORSP and PIs policies. Perform other duties as required by the college to promote research. Supervise research activities and provide guidance to research assistants, technicians, and associates working in the laboratory. Improve scientific knowledge of the staff so that they are clear with the objectives and goals of research programs. Maintain active clinical service at practice site. Present continuing education for the University as well as the practice site. Prepare and provide didactic and workshop teaching in addition to precepting responsibilities as assigned. Precept residents and students while on clinical service at the practice site.Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Must have a terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Pharm.D. etc.). Experience in in vitro/in vivo experiments, proficiency in working with laboratory, methods for clinical microbiology (e.g., susceptibilities, time-kill assays, etc.), and molecular (PFGE/genetic quantification/MALDI-TOF/whole genome sequencing, etc) are preferred. Ability and willingness to work with various microbes and microbiology (lawn, grow, and freeze bacteria for storage, etc.) and ability to maintain accurate and detailed record of experiments are requirements.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and software related to scientific literature and graphics.
Language Skills
High skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations, safety rules. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management and boards of directors.
Reasoning Ability
High skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Mathematical Ability
High skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane/solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to perform advanced pharmacokinetic calculations for the benefit of patient care as part of clinical service responsibilities.
Other Skills and Ability
Applicants must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; must be highly motivated, productive team players with the ability to adapt to new projects and to work on multiple projects.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds; regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.