Postdoctoral Scientist -Surgery Chair, McGaha Lab

Principal Responsibilities

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments.
• Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in Immunology & Pancreatic Cancer highly preferred.
• Doctorate Degree, Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate scientific findings effectively.
• Highly motivated and works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Highly motivated with a proven track of record of publications.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis, and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.