Postdoctoral Scientist - Musi Lab - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

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Principal Investigator, Nicolas Musi, MD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. The incumbent may develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. This position is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments.
• Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• Designs and conducts diabetes, aging, exercise, and nutrition-related research studies.

Education:

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

Experience:

• Training in exercise and nutritional sciences is preferred.
• Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated ability to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Physical Demands:

Able to perform moderate lifting. Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Able to read papers and online documents. Able to operate standard office equipment. Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Scientist - Musi Lab - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Department:

Home Dept - Endocrinology

Business Entity:

Academic / Research

Job Category:

Academic/Research

Job Specialty:

Postdoctoral

Position Type:

Full-time

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Shift Type:

Day

Base Pay:

$64,500.00 - $93,600.00

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