Clinical Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Belmont, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811 McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLeans multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity compassion respect diversity teamwork excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.
A post-doctoral fellow typically holds dual affiliations at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
There are many opportunities for education and growth in our multidisciplinary collaborative research environment at McLean Hospital that brings together a diverse group of neurobiologists clinicians psychologists and statisticians. Please see Description
With supervision and guidance responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will include:
oFocus on intersection between inflammation trauma stress and at risk communities
oIndependently examine questions related to inflammation and metabolism across existing and new datasets with regards to trauma-related disorder outcomes
oPerforms independent and highly specialized experimental procedures
oDesigns and implements modifications of research protocols
oTroubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in highly specialized techniques
oSynthesizes and interprets results
oPerforms advanced data recording and analysis using various software programs and statistical techniques
oMaintaining organized and detailed records of laboratory experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks
oPresentation of results at lab meetings and national conferences
oPreparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
oAssisting with preparation of grant applications
oOther duties as assigned
A successful candidate will:
oWork independently under general direction of the Principal Investigator
oBe motivated meticulous organized and detail-oriented
oDemonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniques
oHave strong analytical and problem-solving skills
oPossess strong technical abilities and computer science skills
oPossess exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentation
oPossess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashion
oPossess competence in research techniques and methodologies
oHave excellent interpersonal skills
oBe a team player who works well with other lab members
Qualifications
Additional Job Description
EDUCATION: A PhD in neuroscience or a related field (or equivalent)
If interested in the position please email a cover letter CV and three references to
EXPERIENCE: Prior lab experience required. Must have evidence of strong scientific productivity including peer-reviewed publications. Open to highly motivated candidates with a relevant background.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Assistance in guiding research technicians and trainees in the lab is expected.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in a fast-paced research laboratory environment requiring teamwork collaboration and flexibility. Must be able to work independently.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Lifting Frequently
- Carrying Frequently
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Climbing Rarely
- Balancing Frequently
- Stooping Occasionally
- Kneeling Occasionally
- Crouching Occasionally
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision - Far Constantly
- Vision - Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
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Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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