Postdoctoral Researcher - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
- Participate in discovery projects.
- Cookordination of research study activities; leading and managing projects.
- Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
- Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
- Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
- Maintain supplies, may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders.
- May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Required
- Knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
- Documentation, records management and data utilization skills.
- Complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management.
- Writing skills.
Qualifications
- Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field or MD.
- Minimum Required Experience: Minimum experience: 0-3 years of prior postdoc experience.
Physical Requirements
- Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
- Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
- Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
- Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
- Flexible Spending options.
- 403B Retirement Package.
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Pet Insurance.
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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