Postdoctoral Scientist Job Description
Postdoctoral scientist
provides scientific expertise in the areas of cancer biology and molecular genetics (especially in breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer) and tissue- and non-tissue-based methods for evaluating tumor-associated biology.
Postdoctoral Scientist Duties & Responsibilities
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Collaborate with a highly multidisciplinary group of scientists in chemical biology, enzymology/biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, structural biology, mass spectrometry, and proteomics for the progression of projects
Be a key member of the Chemical Biology group, and provide chemical biology support and expertise to drug discovery programs from target nomination through declaration of a clinical candidate
Be expected and highly encouraged to publish in peer reviewed journals and present at external conferences
Be responsible for the research, design, and execution of the cell culture and molecular biology experiments required for the creation of this expression system
Work closely with cell culture, process development, and protein analytical scientists in a cross-functional and collaborative environment
Have opportunities for presenting data at internal and external meetings, and for summarizing the data and results in appropriate reports and publications
Perform experiments related to cell line engineering, cloning and related molecular biology techniques, and development and optimization of processes for improving protein expression levels
Be responsible for experimental design, troubleshooting, and maintaining detailed records
The successful candidate will apply theoretical knowledge in skin biology and related sciences to assigned projects, ensure project design reviews, analyses, data summary and interpretation, and report and manuscript preparation
Will develop in vitro ex vivo models and assays to assess functional effects of technologies in order to predict clinical performance
Postdoctoral Scientist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Postdoctoral Scientist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the postdoctoral scientist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Doctoral and Doctorate Degree in Communication, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Computer, Education, History, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science, Biochemistry
Skills for Postdoctoral Scientist
Desired skills for postdoctoral scientist include:
Multiple analytical instruments
Biocompatibility
Device fabrication
Dissolution methodologies
Drug formulations
Construct design
Molecular biology and tissue culture techniques
Scripting programming languages
Especially for controlling instruments
Pharmacology
Desired experience for postdoctoral scientist includes:
Work closely in a team environment, independently to acquire data, analyze and interpret results
Create documentation (technical reports, posters and presentations)
Conceptualize and conduct research to build the knowledge base around effective programs that promote the public’s health, with a specific focus on nutrition, physical activity and obesity
Develop new projects, collaborate on existing projects, and develop and expand their own research
Disseminate results of research findings
Attend meetings and prepare study findings for presentation at meetings and conferences
Postdoctoral Scientist Examples
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of postdoctoral scientist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for postdoctoral scientist
- Researches and studies glial cell functions using rat and mouse
- Develop and carry out portions of protocols and processes for collecting, recording, and analyzing data
- Prepares and publishes papers in peer-reviewed journals and presents the results at conferences and meetings
- Manages lab, reagent ordering, prepares common solutions and organizes lab
- Build QSP models of complement pathways and their role in underlying disease pathobiology
- Mine published literature to obtain and evaluate experimental data from in-vitro and in-vivo studies on complement systems
- Ensure well annotated model codes with appropriate documentation for future use
- Present data at internal and external scientific meetings, and publish in major scientific journals
- Develops novel analytical and algorithmic tools for analyzing complex networks and graph dynamical systems, in particular those arising in the study of large socio-technical, biological and information systems
- Plan, develop and implement original experimental procedures and specialized laboratory techniques under the guidance of the Principal Investigator
Qualifications for postdoctoral scientist
- Experience with data visualization techniques such as with Tableau and Spotfire is preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminologies
- Recent PhD degree in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cell Biology from an internationally reputable institution*
- Extensive experience in cancer research
- First-author research publications in high impact scientific journals
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and independently
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of postdoctoral scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for postdoctoral scientist
- Work collaboratively with others in the laboratory including, but not limited to, other post-doctoral associates, research technicians and research scientists
- Lead and assist with in vivo mouse studies
- Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data
- Attend and actively participate in all required lab meetings and training sessions
- May assist in preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds
- Expected to participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author
- May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period in a timely manner
- Operates and maintains equipment and instruments
- Present primary research at least twice a year at lab meetings
Qualifications for postdoctoral scientist
- Research experience in tumor immunology and immunotherapy preferred
- Organizational and communication skills, ability to think critically and creatively, and capacity to work independently collaboratively
- A PhD in biomedical engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, material science, or related field
- Excellent problem solving and experiment managing skills
- Strong computer programming and data analysis skills
- Strong background in performing SEM measurements
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of postdoctoral scientist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for postdoctoral scientist
- Present research findings at national meetings
- Designs and performs experiments related to targeted nanotherapy research
- Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the
- Plan, develop and implement original clinical trials under the guidance of the Principal Investigator
- Work collaboratively with others in the research environment including, but not limited to, other post-doctoral associates, clinical research coordinators, and project scientists
- Keeping animal costs down and minimizing the waste of animals resources
- Making sure ordering of reagents is not duplicated
- Negotiating bulk orders to decrease the cost of research
- Training Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities
- Conduct literature reviews, present briefs, and organize resources
Qualifications for postdoctoral scientist
- Experience with TEM is a plus
- Exposure to IC design and/or fabrication favorable
- Experience in using computational tools to design critical experiments
- Excellent oral and written communications skills with proven talent in communicating complex mathematical insights to biologists and clinicians
- Independent thinker and self-starter with talent in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Record of significant publications in top peer reviewed journals and presentations at major scientific meetings (preferably as first author)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of postdoctoral scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for postdoctoral scientist
- Participate in project related meetings as needed
- Help develop and evaluate education and training modules
- May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author
- Designs and performs experiments
- Performs experiments using flow cytometry-associated technology
- Performs routine and complex, specialized, laboratory procedures throughout training period, including flow cytometry-associated sorting of biological samples for core users
- Will develop, adapt, and implement new flow-cytometry-related research techniques and protocols
- Will work w/ flow core users to provide expert advice in flow cytometry-related experimental design and to implement quality controls to assure high scientific standards in core service
- Operates and maintains flow cytometry equipment and instruments
- Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results/ outcomes with the Principal Investigator
Qualifications for postdoctoral scientist
- Engaged scientist, enjoying a balanced combination of hands-on laboratory work and advanced data analysis
- A solid knowledge of immunology science and at least basic skills for laboratory work with primary (human) immune cells is required
- Excellent communication, reporting and team working skills
- Proficiency in a high level scripting language
- 3-4 years as a postdoctoral fellow
- Knowledge of Pi's area of research specialization
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of postdoctoral scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for postdoctoral scientist
- Design and perform laboratory research in the context of the ongoing research conducted by the Principal Investigator (PI)
- Prepare and present data as requested by the PI
- Preparation of paper manuscripts and grant proposals
- Training of students and other laboratory personnel
- Effective communication with project team members, various staff (including engineers, technicians, clients, vendors, ), the scientific community, and existing and potential clients
- Design and generation of novel vectors
- Manipulation of the vector to reduce or remove bacterial elements
- Modification of the E
- Perform a variety of technical lab procedures including but not limited to high resolution protein NMR structure determination/dynamics and computational modeling
- Perform biochemical and biophysical experiments on complex instrumentation, , NMR, Mass spec, AUC
Qualifications for postdoctoral scientist
- Self-motivated, quick-starter who can learn new technologies and processes
- Organized with good time management skills and ability to work across multiple projects
- Good attention to details while keeping overall program in context
- Works well in both an independent and team environment
- Able to lift 30 pounds of scientific equipment or materials
- Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien