Research Fellow Job Description
Research fellow
provides guidance in research methodology and statistical analyses (quantitative, qualitative and mixed method) through collaboration on research projects and development of research grant applications in the Office of Medical Education.
Research Fellow Duties & Responsibilities
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Molecular biology experiments (genetics, epigenetics, proteomics)
Assist with data collection and analysis, which could entail hematology, immunology, biochemistry and advanced histology work
Molecular biology experiments (genetics, epigenetics, proteomics) and techniques (Cre/LoxP, CRISPR/Cas9)
Candidates with 3-5 years of research experience subsequent to their doctoral degree
Interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise in the area of integrated assessment modelling, scenarios and resilience
Disciplinary background in systems analysis, modelling and quantitative studies
Ability to lead and write other forms of communication products
Excellent ability to express yourself in spoken and written English
Track record of presentations to scientific and other audiences
In consultation with PI, involvement in all phases of designing new studies
Research Fellow Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Research Fellow
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: GCP, DABT, BLS, DACVP, DVM, CAA, BSL, CITI
Education for Research Fellow
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Employers hiring for the research fellow job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Doctoral and Master's Degree in Communication, Biology, Health, Molecular Biology, Statistics, Biochemistry, Education, Epidemiology, Economics, Chemistry
Skills for Research Fellow
Desired skills for research fellow include:
Field of research
Computer systems
Scientific research methods and biostatistics
Finance is desired
Immunology
Molecular biology
Theoretical concepts and common datasets used in Economics
Database structures
Mixed research methodology
Tagging schema
Desired experience for research fellow includes:
Strong background in mouse genetics
Design and conduct experiments to determine the molecular mechanisms involved in the central nervous system control of energy balance
An M.D
The successful applicant must have strong command of the English language
Tissue culture, experience with iPSC culture preferred
A successful applicant will be able to work independently but also contribute as a part of a team
Research Fellow Examples
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Research Fellow Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of research fellow. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for research fellow
- Develop and implement strategies to analyze and interpret human genotype and sequence data in a broad range of disease areas and to contribute to the developing science of therapeutic target validation
- Develop and implement creative solutions to address challenging scientific questions
- Have opportunites to follow their findings into clinical translation – impacting upon the next generation of therapies
- Publish their work in leading scientific journals
- Microsurgical skill is a must
- Cell culture techniques (maintaining established lines, starting new cell lines for the lab, transfection experiments)
- Handling and managing animals (mice and rats, isolating tissues, sectioning, ISH and IHC)
- Performs more complex experimental procedures, designs experiments, supervises technicians performing experiments
- Reads literature and writes manuscripts
- Plans and conducts studies to illustrate new uses for Company products
Qualifications for research fellow
- A concise philosophy statement of research
- Experience with database set-up for storing, managing, and retrieving data (MySQL)
- Physiological signal and clinical data processing
- Strong technical skills are required, including programming proficiency and experience using relevant software
- Substantial experience with advanced fMRI methods
- Be appropriate for PhD registration or have a PhD
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of research fellow. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for research fellow
- Presents clinical investigations, findings, theories, data interpretation, and other scientific research information to academic and corporate entities to support the Company’s products and commercial goals
- Prepare and assist in the development and generation of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols
- Assist in experimental design, conducting experiments, and data acquisition, analysis and interpretation
- Assist in laboratory processing of specimens for data collection to include blood, tissue, serum, plasma and cerebral spinal fluid
- Assist in the maintenance and further development of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) capabilities, training and studies
- Assist with the department’s training and safety program and ongoing maintenance of the program
- Prepare and present findings internally and externally through briefings, seminars, posters, conferences, and publication in high impact journals
- Work cross-functionally in a multidisciplinary environment
- Microsurgical techniques (ICV cannulation and injection, laparotomy)
- Cell culture techniques (maintaining established lines, cell transfection)
Qualifications for research fellow
- Good communication and presentation skills and the ability to draft research papers for publication in academic journals and/or combination of industrial experience and/or training
- Experience with CAD and/or video game development (experience with Unity3D, Rhinoceros 3D and/or C# is a plus)
- Experience utilizing both qualitative analysis (eg
- PhD degree in the biosciences or relevant clinical discipline
- Experience with clinical genetics or bioinformatics is a plus
- PhD awarded by anticipated start date (fall 2017) in fields such as information studies, anthropology, STS, media studies, communication studies, cultural geography, history or other related disciplines
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of research fellow. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for research fellow
- Data obtaining and analysis
- Assisting PI to manage the lab
- Coordinates assigned segments of clinical studies and research projects
- Responds to emergency situations effectively
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness codes
- Recognizes safety hazards and acts to protect patients
- Follows fall protocol(s), implements safety measures, and completes all
- Mentor CBSS scientific staff, especially PTR’s, pathologists and scientists in successful drug development strategies including leverage of predictive safety/safety biomarker toolbox
- Support CBSS leadership team with scientific review and coaching of scientific staff on writing of reports, presentations
- Authors or co-authors scientific articles reports and manuscripts
Qualifications for research fellow
- Evidence of sufficient knowledge in the above mentioned discipline and of research methods
- Evidence of the ability to acquire and interpret research data and results
- Intermediate or higher Chinese language proficiency
- A CV, including a publications list
- A brief statement of past research and future aims (3 pages or less)
- The successful candidate for Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be seeking their first or second postdoctoral position after receiving a Ph.D
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of research fellow. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for research fellow
- Designs research study and protocols
- Provides guest lectures and presentations on legal research
- Teaches semester-long legal research courses
- Participates in the research desk rotation approximately 10 to 15 hours per week (including some evening and weekend shifts)
- Serves as library liaison for the law school’s visiting faculty and visiting scholars
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Law Library Co-Directors
- An MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited graduate program
- Commitment to dynamic, experiential teaching and excellent patron support
- Legal research proficiency
- A strong commitment to faculty and student research and scholarship
Qualifications for research fellow
- Background in applied or pure mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics or computational biology
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements
- Experience in the use of technology and computer software, including standard MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and statistical software
- The ideal candidate(s) should have received (or expect to receive soon) a Ph.D
- First (or co-first) author in peer-reviewed scientific publication
- Strong publication record- Experience with the NCAR Community Earth System Model (CESM) or GEOS-Chem
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Our company is hiring for a research fellow. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for research fellow
- Job Profile Summary Initiates, assists and executes scientific research for the organization with impact on corporate strategies and image
- Planning experiments and selecting or development of protocols for running experiments and implementation these experiments to succeed the aims described in grants and for publication
- Provide scientific leadership for drug discovery projects from hit identification to candidate
- Promote and maintain the highest levels of excellence in medicinal and synthetic chemistry, with a personal commitment to extend and develop knowledge and expertise
- As an active member of the Chemistry Leadership Team, strongly influence chemical and preclinical strategy and promote excellence and best practice in small molecule drug discovery
- Use timely decision making to ensure focus and delivery of key objectives
- Promote high levels of productivity and urgency, leading by personal example
- Effectively liaise with and integrate input from other scientific disciplines
- Lead and/or contribute to cross-site functional goals within chemistry
- Where required, contribute to the critical evaluation and selection of new targets
Qualifications for research fellow
- Strong statistical or quantitative background
- A minimum of introductory stats and calculus courses
- Knowledge of at least one data analysis tool set R Statistical Package, SPSS
- SAS, MS Excel Data Analysis toolpak
- Strong knowledge of SQL and experience extracting data from relational databases (anything will be considered , MS Sql Server, Oracle, MySql, Postgres )
- Experience with collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of business data