Post Doctoral Fellow – Research Institute
| Company | Sutter Health |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Salary | $50.93 – $76.39 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center
Position Overview:
We are excited to announce our intention to recruit a postdoctoral scientist to join our group for 2 years. Our group has extensive resources that provide a very desirable training environment: lots of data and specimens, collaboration with scientists and post-docs at CPMC and UCSF, and friendly and energetic mentors to assist junior colleagues. The position will be located at the San Francisco Coordinating Center (SFCC), part of CPMC. Studies at the SFCC focus on various conditions in older adults including sleep, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and dementia.
The postdoctoral scientist should focus on osteoporosis, sarcopenia, or other musculoskeletal diseases. The postdoc will collaborate with MD and PhD scientists who are conducting research about the epidemiology of diseases such as frailty, sarcopenia, osteoporosis/fractures, cardiovascular diseases, sleep disorders, and dementia. The postdoctoral scientist will participate in research taking advantage of large cohort studies of older adults that have been followed for decades and archived biological specimens. Our translational research is funded by NIH, foundations, and biotech companies.
The postdoctoral scientist will write proposals for new studies, and analyze data, and publish papers. The successful candidate will participate in research seminars including joint seminars on aging between doctoral and postdoctoral trainees from the Coordinating Center and UCSF. There will be opportunities for further training in the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The postdoctoral scientist is expected to develop an independent career path such as development and submission of a career development award.
Job Description:
At least 1 year of experience working in clinical, translational, and/or epidemiologic research is required.
Experience in designing research studies is desired.
Areas of interest: Biological aging, the genetics of aging, and longevity.
Knowledge:
Strong interest and background in clinical research, public health or epidemiological research; Familiar with computational anddataanalysis. Familiar withdeveloping publications. An interest in data pooling and technological infrastructure used to conduct research studies.
Skills:
Can prepare manuscripts for publication. Comfortable using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS and Stata. Able to prepare grant applications for career development (i.e. R or K awards). Ability to analyze data with the aid of statisticians and programmers produces tables and figures.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday – Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $50.93 to $76.39 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
Not Specified