Research Postdoctoral Fellow (Pediatric Brain Tumor Lab)

Job Title: Research Postdoctoral Fellow (Pediatric Brain Tumor Lab)

Job Number: 57173

Location: Washington, D.C., US

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
A Research Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Javad Nazarian (https://childrensnational.org/research/labs/nazarian/about) at the brand-new Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus, Children’s National Hospital. The Research Postdoctoral Fellow is a “research trainee” for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies in laboratory or clinical research settings and may engage in any of the following activities. The research postdoctoral fellow will assist faculty in the conduct of research and reports to a principal investigator or CNRI Center Director. They may serve in several roles in the laboratory setting, depending on the scientific specialty and needs of the research project supported. They may participate directly in the design and conduct of experiments and therefore need technical knowledge and subject matter expertise encompassing several disciplines, such as molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology or animal science, as well as epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, trial design and human subjects protection, as applicable to the focus of the lab. Based on experience, the research postdoctoral fellow may train staff, graduate students and others in experimental procedures and study execution. The fellow will exercise general supervision in the workspace and assist with data management and analysis. In addition, the research postdoc fellow will be responsible for assisting the principal investigator in the planning and execution of research projects, grant applications and publications. They may further assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities for the research project, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity and biosafety issues or human subjects enrollment and protection and regulatory reporting. The individual may also guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other research support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.

Read more about our research and innovation campus here https://childrensnational.org/research/research-and-innovation-campus.

Education 
MD or PhD  degree in biology or life science related field is required.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Molecular biology: DNA/RNA extraction and quantification, protein isolation, western blotting, ELISA
Demonstrated ability to design and lead projects
Ability to lead and manage other lab members (research technicians, research assistants, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Previous experience with liquid biopsy analyses (e.g., sequencing of cell free DNA) is preferred but not required.

Responsible Conduct of Research

Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research
Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator
Uses research funds and resources appropriately
Maintains confidentiality of data as required
Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements

Laboratory Work

Perform routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor
Record and check results for completeness and accuracy
Perform tasks that may require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment
Compile information from lab notebooks and journals
Following, modifying, and producing new laboratory SOPs
Attend seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
Stocking materials and equipment for the lab

Commitment to Research

Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant practice specialty.
Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Publishes in peer-reviewed, sientific, quality and management journals.
Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
Participates in research committees and workshops special interest groups.

Research Planning

Assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures
Assist staff to develop and troubleshoot new techniques and ideas

Record Keeping

Maintain a log of work performed
Prepare charts, graphs, and results of studies; compile and help analyze data
Maintain all required records, reports, statistics, etc.; prepare summary reports as requested

Program Support

Assists the principal investigator in the planning and execution research projects, grant applications and publications.
May train technical staff, graduate students and others in laboratory procedures, provide general supervision in the laboratory and assist with data management and analysis, based on experience.
May assist in the management of resource allocations, and may manage day-to-day activities in the laboratory, such as purchasing, oversight of laboratory animals, radioactivity, and biosafety issues.
May guide or lead the work of peers, technicians or other diverse support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments or complete large and complex projects.

Application Deadline: 2023-10-01