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Post-Doc Research Associate - 991447

Apply Now Job Number: 506345
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Department of Research
Categories: Research, Service, & Sponsored Programs

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Job Title: Post-Doc Research Associate - 991447
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range:  
Pay Basis:

Annually
Subject to Grant Funding?: Yes  
Essential Job Functions: 1. Conducts research in area of expertise, writing results for inclusion in broader research project. Designs and applies scientific and numerical models in research. Oversees development of data collection and instruments. Monitors integrity of data collection and use of protocols and procedures.

2. Designs instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment, or other vehicles for data gathering and analysis.

3. Contributes to basic and applied research activities; design experimental plan, collects, analyzes, and processes laboratory samples or research data; performs a variety of tests, using routine and/or special techniques and methods.

4. Collaborates with other researchers on long-range plans for project/program, acting as expert in specialized area.

5. Reviews and critiques report and analysis of other researchers and conducts ongoing, periodic and final analyses of data, using specialized techniques and programming.

6. Reports the results, status of project, and plans to senior investigator on a weekly basis.

7. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings, monitor integrity of data collection.

8. Develops research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives; responsible for trouble shooting and redesigning the protocols, to maintain the scientific rigor in conducting the research.

9. Investigates, modifies and applies new techniques theoretical models and device, in performing cutting-edge research.

10. Writes and collaborates with other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts, grant proposals and other publications of research findings. May present results of study at professional academic science meetings and other forums.

11. Mentor and oversee researchers, students and staff engaged in day-to-day research operations.

12. May administer programs for visiting scholars, researchers, and fellows.

13. May lead research and project committees.

14. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Marginal Job Functions:  
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Required knowledge include oral and craniofacial anatomy, cell and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry and microbiology.
2. Proficient in scientific speaking and writing, timely communication and collaboration with team members for both in vitro and in vivo studies.
3. A desire for learning state of the art new technologies, and critical and innovative thinking are strongly encouraged.
4. Preferred lab skills obtained or to be developed included but not limited to, Cell culture, Flow cytometry, micro-CT, In vivo imaging, PCR, ELISA, Western blot, Immunohistochemistry.
5. Ability to handle small lab animals (mice, rats) is a plus.
6. Fundamental biomedical research –well versed in biomedical research as an independent researcher.
7. Biology - Working knowledge of animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
8. Biochemistry – Working knowledge of the chemical composition available in organisms, such as ATP and DNA, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
9. Publication- understands all policies (COI, copy right, etc.) associated with publication; - be aware the relevance of publications of results which is the most relevant measurable products generated by research scientists; experienced in publishing academic papers.
10. English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Skilled in writing academic research articles.
11. Mathematics - General knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and/or statistics, and their applications.

Skills:
1. Science - Basic skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
2. Critical Thinking - Basic skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
3. Reading Comprehension - Basic understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
4. Active Listening - Basic skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
5. Active Learning - Basic skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Complex Problem Solving - Basic skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
7. Judgment and Decision Making - Basic skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
8. Mathematics – Proficient skills in using mathematics to solve problems.
9. Speaking - Basic skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
10. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others; establishing priorities.
11. Systems Analysis - Basic skills in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Abilities:
1. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
2. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
3. Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
4. Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
5. Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
6. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
7. Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
8. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
9. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ides in speaking so others will understand.
10. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
11. Interpersonal communication skills- The ability to develop a collegial interpersonal relationship at work and treat the supervisor, colleagues and students with respect.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
1. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
5. May be required to work nights or weekends.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.
8. Must be able to work in a laboratory setting and be exposed to laboratory materials.
Job Requirements:  
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: DDS, DMD, or PhD
Major (if required):  
Required Experience: Dental School Graduate with advanced research degrees (MSc or PhD).
Preferred Qualifications: 1. Minimum one (1) year of postdoctoral training.

2. Minimum one (1) year of lab work experience.
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? No  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 
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