Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, and within established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in the area of heart failure self-care, cognitive and impairment in patients with heart failure. Participates in the design of experimental protocols and research directions and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives; analyzes heart rate variability data; administers cognitive tests; executes existing protocols focusing specifically on the link between mindfulness training, vagal control, and cognitive function in patients with heart failure. Researches literature in the field; writes manuscripts, presentations and grants in line with the research goals and based on the research performed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Credits experiments and analyses according to established protocols and research methodology.
- Develops new experimental protocols to carry out established research objectives.
- Participates in the design of research protocols to achieve the scientific objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
- Collections and analyzes data using bioinformatic and statistical methodologies and software.
- Participates in the interpretation of the results through conferences with supervisors and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.
- Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.
- Writes presentations, manuscripts and grants based on research performed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BASIC KNOWLEDGE: MD or PhD in Psychology, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years experience in heart failure self-care research, and/or neuropsychology and/or cardiovascular behavioral medicine. Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License is desirable.
PAY RANGE
$58,489.60 - $96,491.20
LOCATION
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
WORK TYPE
M-F 8am - 4:30pm
WORK SHIFT
Day
DAILY HOURS
8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED
No