Post Doctoral Researcher

About the role

Our Promise To You Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location: 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of translational research proposals, protocols, and procedures in alignment with institutional scientific goals.
• Constructs detailed experimental plans, outlining methodology, study timelines, and required resources in collaboration with scientific leadership.
• Implements research protocols by coordinating with cross-functional research teams and ensuring adherence to established processes.
• Collaborates with biostatisticians, investigators, and core lab personnel to design, execute, and evaluate robust and reproducible experiments.
• Supports the collection, processing, and interpretation of data generated from laboratory investigations, clinical studies, and research cores.
• Monitors the progress of research projects and makes necessary adjustments to protocols and procedures.
• Analyzes research data and contributes to the interpretation of results to inform scientific conclusions and guide future research directions.
• Prepares and submits scholarly publications, abstracts, and final reports for scientific dissemination and presentation.
• Presents research findings at seminars, department meetings, and external conferences under the direction of scientific mentors.
• Fosters academic and research collaborations by engaging with internal teams and external partners on shared scientific initiatives.
• Ensures that all research activities comply with local, state, federal, and institutional regulations and ethical standards.
• Provides guidance and technical support to research staff, students, or interns involved in protocol-specific tasks and study execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctorate [Required]; Field of Study: MD and/or PhD in a scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or exercise science.
• Established competency in research as evidenced by published (peer‑reviewed) research and/or prior work experience [Required].
• Proven history of NIH, Pharmaceutical and/or equivalent research [Preferred].
• Knowledge of the development and operation of clinical and basic science research protocols [Required].
• Knowledge or experience in investigator‑initiated research in a clinical‑translational research setting [Preferred].
• Must satisfy Florida Level 2 background screening (fingerprinting) as required by state law.
• Physical requirements: https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave