University of Toledo

Title: Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Department Org: Neurosciences - 107510

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 End Time: 5:00

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

A position is available for a postdoctoral fellow to perform translational biomedical research studies (50% effort) and assist in teaching data science course and content (50% effort). Research experience may be in silico (data science, biomedical informatics, or clinical informatics) or wet laboratory focused. Experience as a user of bioinformatics is desirable. Successful applicants will also have a strong background in writing, publishing manuscripts, and contributing to grant applications, as well as teaching experience. The overarching goal for this position is for a 2-3 year postdoctoral position with transition to faculty status.

Minimum Qualifications:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(Estimate percent of time spent on each duty during a typical work period; per day, week, month or year.)

Rank

(List in order of importance) List of Job Duties (Start each duty with an action verb such as “operate,” “repair,” or “perform” etc.) Percent of Time

1 Perform translational research with principal investigator 40

2 Develop an independent line of research for K award application 10

3 Teach data science and bioinformatics courses and experiences 50

TOTAL 100%

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication and other skills:

• *Experience with biochemical approaches preferred.
• *Strongly motivated to establish an independent research career in Neurosciences.
• *Must be flexible and able to manage multiple high priority demands.
• *High priority will be given to candidates with biochemical or bioinformatic training.
• *Desire to learn bioinformatics.
• *Experience with teaching preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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