Postdoctoral Fellow - Jarjour Lab

Position Summary

The Jarjour laboratory at Versiti Blood Research Institute is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow. This position will be supported by a pending major award and has an expected duration of 2-4 years, dependent on workload and individual performance.

Responsibilities

• Works with Principal Investigator to develop a research project.
• Executes laboratory experiments specific to aims of research.
• Troubleshoots assays and customizes experimental tools to answer research questions.
• Captures and maintains records of experimental work.
• Communicates results of research at meetings.
• Participates in publication and presentation of research.
• Generates clear and complete records of experimental work.
• Coordinates external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan.
• Provides direction to Technologists and Trainees.
• May be expected to help direct the work of Research Technologists.
• Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on specialized research equipment.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, media or stains necessary for experimental procedures.
• Maintains currency with information relative to the field of research being performed.
• Serves as a resource for techniques, information, instrumentation, interpretation of data, etc. for laboratory personnel.
• Performs other laboratory duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree required.
• 0 – 6 years of postdoctoral training required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed.
• Demonstrated ability to perform research procedures independently.
• Immediate proficiency in basic and sophisticated experimental tests and procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong detail orientation and analytical ability.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Computer literate with an emphasis on graphics, graphing, data management, and statistical applications.
• Specialized research equipment required.
• Personal computer required.