LIBR Post Doctoral Associate

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Job Summary: The LIBR Post-Doctoral Associate is involved in the highest level of training at LIBR and is designed to advance their knowledge and research experience while supporting the research endeavors of LIBR under the mentorship of a LIBR faculty member.

Minimum Education: Ph.D. degree, Doctor of Medicine degree or confirmation that all degree requirements have been met and Ph.D. is pending. Degree in Biological Science, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, or related field.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.

Work Experience: None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other applicable software. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information. Strong computer skills; excellent interpersonal, planning, organization, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to think independently and work cooperatively with all levels of institute researchers. Excellent ability to work in close collaboration with supervising faculty member. Strong ability to generate and implement original ideas and solutions that contribute materially to the success and development of the lab's research.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Conducts research in areas that are the focus of the faculty member and his/her laboratory and contributes substantially to the research progress of the lab. Receives training in specific areas to continue the development of personal technical knowledge and research expertise. Develops, designs, and implements independent research projects or major parts thereof, with guidance from a faculty supervisor. Collects and critically analyzes data. Works with research subjects and with graduate students in the lab, depending on the focus of each lab. Prepares papers, reports, and presentations describing the research process and results. Publishes papers in nationally recognized journals and makes presentations at nationally recognized conferences. Attends and participates in institutional programs, seminars, and lectures. Progresses towards an independent career. Encouraged to seek outside training support.

Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships: Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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