Postdoctoral scholar job description
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Postdoctoral scholar requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in postdoctoral scholar job postings.
Sample postdoctoral scholar requirements
- PhD in a relevant field
- Extensive research experience
- Ability to work independently
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Sample required postdoctoral scholar soft skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Adaptability to change
- Excellent time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
Postdoctoral scholar job description example 1
Johns Hopkins University postdoctoral scholar job description
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is pleased to announce an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow with a focus on the intersections of violence and HIV among Black women.
This research aims to significantly reduce the effects of violence experiences on Black women's health through community engagement, scientific investigation, education, and policy initiatives. The School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins University provide a rich interdisciplinary environment with a wide variety of clinical and community partnerships, and offer an abundance of seminars, invited lectures, and opportunities for collaboration with faculty across disciplines and departments.
Under the direction of Kamila A. Alexander, PhD, MSN/MPH, RN and other expert faculty, the postdoctoral fellow will have ample opportunities to develop, implement, and evaluate theory-driven strategies to reduce violence and HIV-related health inequities. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in the conduct of two research studies aimed at promoting health equity among Black women. The Women Integrating Growing and Navigating Spaces (WINGS) research study, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is a mixed-methods investigation designed to measure activity-spaces among Black sexual minority women ages 16 - 24. Second, the NIH-funded 1MoreStep study is a randomized controlled trial focused on developing and testing an intervention to increase HIV care engagement and safety strategies among Black women living with HIV and experiencing intimate partner violence. The post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to advance health equity by collaborating and leading unique aspects of this research to improve the health of Black women and their families.
The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral fellow will be to collaborate with the research team to carry out an array of activities, including research, scholarship, and conference presentations. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also learn leadership through research protocols, data management and analysis; preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations; and leadership of interdisciplinary research groups.
Postdoctoral fellows will have access to exceptional resources to facilitate the conduct of their own research including multiple opportunities to publish and assistance with grant-writing or project planning for the next stage of their research careers. The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive individualized mentoring and training to develop the skills and competencies needed to become successful independent investigators, advance the health of diverse populations, and to design, implement, and evaluate innovative community-based trials.
The appointment will be for one year with a start date of July 1, 2022. Decisions regarding Fellowship extensions will be based on scholarly productivity, mid-year and year-end progress reports. The position provides salary and benefits consistent with NIH postdoctoral fellows (FY 2021 posted base salary is $53,760).
Eligibility: A PhD in nursing, public health, psychology, behavioral sciences or health related field is required. All applicants must have experience or interest in sexual health, HIV, and/or violence research, clinical trials, and health equity research. A strong applicant will be tremendously driven, independent, and an effective communicator. Fellowship is open to eligible US citizens and international applicants.
Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
This research aims to significantly reduce the effects of violence experiences on Black women's health through community engagement, scientific investigation, education, and policy initiatives. The School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins University provide a rich interdisciplinary environment with a wide variety of clinical and community partnerships, and offer an abundance of seminars, invited lectures, and opportunities for collaboration with faculty across disciplines and departments.
Under the direction of Kamila A. Alexander, PhD, MSN/MPH, RN and other expert faculty, the postdoctoral fellow will have ample opportunities to develop, implement, and evaluate theory-driven strategies to reduce violence and HIV-related health inequities. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in the conduct of two research studies aimed at promoting health equity among Black women. The Women Integrating Growing and Navigating Spaces (WINGS) research study, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is a mixed-methods investigation designed to measure activity-spaces among Black sexual minority women ages 16 - 24. Second, the NIH-funded 1MoreStep study is a randomized controlled trial focused on developing and testing an intervention to increase HIV care engagement and safety strategies among Black women living with HIV and experiencing intimate partner violence. The post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to advance health equity by collaborating and leading unique aspects of this research to improve the health of Black women and their families.
The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral fellow will be to collaborate with the research team to carry out an array of activities, including research, scholarship, and conference presentations. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also learn leadership through research protocols, data management and analysis; preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference presentations; and leadership of interdisciplinary research groups.
Postdoctoral fellows will have access to exceptional resources to facilitate the conduct of their own research including multiple opportunities to publish and assistance with grant-writing or project planning for the next stage of their research careers. The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive individualized mentoring and training to develop the skills and competencies needed to become successful independent investigators, advance the health of diverse populations, and to design, implement, and evaluate innovative community-based trials.
The appointment will be for one year with a start date of July 1, 2022. Decisions regarding Fellowship extensions will be based on scholarly productivity, mid-year and year-end progress reports. The position provides salary and benefits consistent with NIH postdoctoral fellows (FY 2021 posted base salary is $53,760).
Eligibility: A PhD in nursing, public health, psychology, behavioral sciences or health related field is required. All applicants must have experience or interest in sexual health, HIV, and/or violence research, clinical trials, and health equity research. A strong applicant will be tremendously driven, independent, and an effective communicator. Fellowship is open to eligible US citizens and international applicants.
Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
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Postdoctoral scholar job description example 2
Argonne National Laboratory postdoctoral scholar job description
The incumbent will support the project Principal Investigator in designing, performing and analyzing experiments to be conducted on single-cylinder heavy-duty research engines. The research will be focused on testing of alternative low and net-zero carbon fuels for rail, marine, and off road applications.
**Position Requirements**
+ Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
+ Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and engine testing.
+ Strong knowledge of data acquisition systems and emissions equipment.
+ Knowledge of prime mover technologies, energy use, and life-cycle environmental impacts.
+ Skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
+ Strong oral and written communication skills.
+ Skills in working in a team environment.
+ A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
**Job Family**
Postdoctoral Family
**Job Profile**
Postdoctoral Appointee
**Worker Type**
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
**Time Type**
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
_Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination._
**Position Requirements**
+ Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
+ Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and engine testing.
+ Strong knowledge of data acquisition systems and emissions equipment.
+ Knowledge of prime mover technologies, energy use, and life-cycle environmental impacts.
+ Skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
+ Strong oral and written communication skills.
+ Skills in working in a team environment.
+ A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
**Job Family**
Postdoctoral Family
**Job Profile**
Postdoctoral Appointee
**Worker Type**
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
**Time Type**
Full time
_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
_Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination._
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024