What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scholar 25-013 position at Old Dominion University Research Foundation?
The postdoctoral scholar is a research position, focusing on drug discovery, molecular biology, pharmacology, and/or drug mechanistic studies. The job may entail a training component to work with students and/or learners.
Job Responsibilities: Assist with certain training tasks of students, residents, and/or fellows.Conduct research of mechanism(s) of novel drug discovery with supervisor’s input.
Assist with the research grants preparation.
Assist with research result summary and presentation.
Maintain detailed and comprehensive research notes and record.
Take the initiative in problem solving and troubleshooting of experimental difficulties.
Education and/or training: Doctoral Degree in a scientific area, preferably biochemistry
Level and type of experience: Preferred two (2) years of experience in a relevant research field with experience in the design and conduct of biochemistry and molecular biology research. Remains up to date on relevant advancement of research topic areas.
Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
- Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
- Ability to express ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making.
- Ability to deal with others in a direct honest manner and comply with all EVMS policies and procedure.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.
Other:
Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/40 vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is primarily indoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus when needed. Travel to satellite offices in the Hampton Roads area may be required as needed.
Standard office hours are M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, work after hours will be required to meet the demands of
the position during peak times.
Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #25-013. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
