Employer: University of Massachusetts
Website: http://www.umassmed.edu/index...
Location: Worcester, MA
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: July 01, 2011
Expires: August 01, 2011
Jobs by tag(s): postdoctoral molecular genetics immunology animal handling
Requisition number: Post Doc 20885
job description

Under the direction of the Principle Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate works in medical research and education programs that promote the individual’s professional growth, support goals toward an externally funded independent program of research, and development as a collaborative and productive member of an interdisciplinary research team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct experimental research in multiple project areas
Conceive, design, and conduct research experiments
Analyze and synthesize results
Write and collaborate on scholarly papers, research reports, white papers, and conference materials
Communicate research findings verbally and in writing to team members, collaborators and funders
Apply, adapt, and comment on research
Assist in planning, conducting and contributing appropriately to scholarly conferences, panel presentations, and academic exchanges
Work sensitively with confidential information, maintain research compliance, and preserve documents, data, and research materials in organized physical and electronic file system
Assist as requested in hiring, training and/or supervising research staff
Perform other duties as required, among them performance of flow cytometry and disease culture, handling and injecting rodents, testing rodents for diabetes, sacrificing rodents and collecting and preparing tissues for analysis,

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD or MD degree
Background in immunology and molecular genetics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience with research and data analysis programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner.
Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
Willingness to work with rodents used to model human disease
Experience with tissue culture, animal handling, and flow cytometry.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Experience in cell cloning desirable.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direction of the Principle Investigator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Train and/or supervise research staff as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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