Post Doctoral Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Post Doctoral Associate
Med-Cardiothoracic Surgery – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (25000829)

The post-doctoral associate will perform research services within the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery under the direction of Victor Morell, MD.

Responsibilities will include:

• Substantial data analysis and interpretation, writing of manuscripts, and abstracts, preparation of research findings at local and national conferences, and participation in the writing of proposals for external funding.

• Mentorship of research technicians and undergraduate or graduate students who work or rotate within the laboratory.

• Supervising medical students and collaborating with residents who participate in data collection and other aspects of the group’s research projects; arranging database creation and updates with our statisticians data analysts and managers.
• Supporting evidence-building with presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts for the research group at local and national meetings.
• Helping manage all projects throughout all phases of their lifecycle from inception to publication. In addition, the postdoctoral associate will work on other scholarly projects for the research program.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Postdoc position requires an MD or Ph.D. degree in biological science or another relevant technical background
• Demonstrated independent research output
• Any research experience is preferred.
• Experienced post-doctoral candidates are preferred; however, those applicants with a strong interest in the field of research are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application through the University of Pittsburgh’s Talent Center at the following link: www.join.pitt.edu.
Requisition Number: 25000829

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae
Optional Attachments: Cover Letter, Letters of Recommendation, Research Statement

Assignment Category Full-time regular

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