Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- Pharmacy Practice
Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- Pharmacy Practice
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Job Description
Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in research programs of the college and is intended to be a 2 year appointment. It is required that the individual participates in research related to the grant funding for this position and support 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
- Participate in planning and designing of experiments followed by conducting experiments in the research project. Perform analysis of the data generated and prepare presentation of the data for publications and grants.
- Write manuscripts and reports on the above project.
- Guide and assist students associates and faculty in research activity.
- Assist in maintenance of research laboratory. Implement laboratory protocols as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
- 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.
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. M.D. etc.. Experience in quantitative methods for HPLC and LCMS/MS in vitro and in vivo experiments proficiency in working with laboratory animals (handling cannulating blood vessels collecting blood and monitoring cardiovascular and behavior functions) are preferred. Ability and willingness to work with various biomatrices (blood urine sputum) 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. 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 and solid geometry and trigonometry.
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 or crawl; taste or small. 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 a private notforprofit organization that provides graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 fulltime students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 fulltime faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility onsite with a fully equipped fitness facility.
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 withall federal state and local laws including 41 C.F.R. 601.4(a) 250.5(a) 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the SmokeFree Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36601.01 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
