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Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate
Apply Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate to join its team.
Dr. Jiang is seeking a suitable candidate for multidisciplinary studies on vision conditions in children and older adults to support research projects that are ongoing under the supervision of Dr. Jiang.
Job Summary:
Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently. Analyzes research data and provides interpretations. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records (one year and renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor and at the discretion of the dean. May be renewed up to a maximum of five years.)
Job Accountabilities include:
- Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.
- Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.
- Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.
- Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.
- Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education: PhD
Preferred Experience: 1+ years
Preferred Field of Expertise: N/A
Applicant Attachments (Required): Application/Resume
Applicant Attachments (Optional): Cover Letter
Work Location: HC4 - Estelle Doheny Eye Institute (Please confirm)
Percentage of Time: 100%; 37.5 hours
Posting Salary Range: The salary rate range for this position is $64,480 - $66,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years Minimum Experience: 0-1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
REQ20137232 Posted Date: 08/13/2023 - Thru date - 2024-06-30 Apply
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