Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – MD

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with project teams in developing and implementing research plans and protocols, conducting analyses, and preparing reports, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Conducts research experiments and assures the validity and reliability of all collected data.
• In consultation with Research Scientists, monitors the operation of complex technical procedures and equipment.
• Assists in design and/or modification of experimental and routine research and/or patient-related testing procedures according to the needs of the department.
• Performs regular scientific literature searches and maintains current and complete literature referencing.
• Submits grant application(s) to obtain research funding and manuscript(s) for publication based on research project.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.
• MD preferred

Education Required:

• Doctorate Degree in Health Science or related field.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Previous knowledge in the designated field of science is required.
• Strong critical/analytic thinking and ability to communicate effectively.
• Understanding of good clinical practices and the laws, regulations, standards and guidance governing the conduct of clinical studies and the preparation of clinical documentation in support of regulatory submissions.
• Understanding of various computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in developing and delivering presentations, reports, and business correspondence.
• Minimum of two peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to interact on a scientific level with medical staff and other researchers.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills, professional communications, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of scientific methodologies, procedures, and basic experimental theories/applications.
• Prior clinical research experience in cardiovascular medicine is required.
• Candidates with prior peer-reviewed publications will be preferred.
• Data analysis independently will be preferred.
• Experience with scientific writing.
• Candidates with some basic statistical knowledge or who can carry out data
• Prior clinical research experience in cardiovascular medicine is required.
• Candidates with prior peer-reviewed publications will be preferred.
• Experience with scientific writing.
• Basic statistical knowledge, ability to carry out data.  Data analysis independently will be preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time as well as stand and walk throughout each workday.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours to accommodate patient treatment schedules and/or research lab needs.
• Capable of using the hands for fine manipulation required for performing measuring/pipetting, operating laboratory and computer equipment.
• May be exposures to mechanical, electrical, chemical, biological, and radioactive hazards, therefore; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• May come in contact with animals/fur in some laboratories; therefore should not have allergies to animals/fur.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Position will require travel among Aurora sites and therefore there is exposure to road and weather conditions.
• Must have ability to respond to a 24/7 pager as part of an on call rotation.

Additional Information

• Candidate will need to familiarize themselves with the literature on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and inherited CM as the research will primarily be focused on these entities.
• The candidates are expected to be productive, conduct high-quality clinic research, and disseminate their work in  the form of peer-reviewed publications.
• The candidate will also be expected to travel and present this research work in major national cardiology meetings; however, they will be reimbursed for registration, travel, and accommodation.
• The candidate will work at Aurora Cardiac Specialty Center in close collaboration with Dr.'s A. Jamil Tajik, Arshad Jahangir, and Fuad Jan, who will be the mentors of the candidate.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.