Opportunity Details
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology-Instr&Res
Research
Instructor
Instructor, Center for Reproductive Health Sciences
The England Lab is seeking a smart and motivated candidate to engage in NIH-funded research and manage a broad research portfolio in a laboratory focused on reproduction, and more specifically pregnancy outcomes. Primary duties of this position will include performing bench research and helping develop teaching curriculum in the department.
- Prepares and submits research papers with excellent writing skills
- Designs research experiments and evaluates research findings and reports results
- Conscientious of his/her research responsibilities
- Performs research with high ethical standards
- Follows good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records
- Assists with development of a teaching curriculum and its implementation
- Ability to work in diverse environment, respective of multiple cultures as demonstrated by collegial conduct towards other members of the research group and collaborating laboratories including
- Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations
- Doctoral degree (PhD and/or MD) in life sciences
- At least 5 years of experience in a professional research laboratory after conferral of a doctoral degree in academia, industry, or biotech
- Postdoctoral training, preferably in a lab with a focus on maternal/child health
- A record of prior achievement including either research funding/publications, etc.
- A record of didactic and laboratory teaching
- Ability to manage their own project and works with a team of investigators
- Supervisory or mentoring experience
- Expertise in reproductive biology and/or ion channel biology
- Proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature
- Proficiency in presenting scientific data with excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to assist with grant preparation and reporting
Applicants should send a cover letter including a description of career goals, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Sarah England.
Sarah England, PhD
11/16/2021
12/30/2021
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