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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Post-Doc Fellow - Mitochondrial Myopathy Clinical Research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 1011005 SHIFT:Day (United States of America)
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A Brief Overview
Role: Mitochondrial Myopathy Post-Doc Clinical Research, PI Dr. Zolkipli-Cunningham We are seeking motivated individuals to make an academic contribution to the Mitochondrial Myopathy Clinical Research program, which focuses on validation of objective outcome measures in Mitochondrial Myopathy for natural history studies and clinical trials in its clinical research effort, and development and validation of novel minimally invasive methods to measure mitochondrial function in animal models and human subjects in translational research efforts. This role would provide opportunity for data collection, conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols, participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data, learn to conduct statistical analyses under supervision of a biostatistician, acquire manuscript and grant writing skills, participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at meetings, supervise junior lab members, and multidisciplinary team coordination. We will consider applicants interested in full-time positions only, for a 2-year funded position.
What you will do Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings Supervise junior lab members Assist with other research projects Education Qualifications Doctorate Required
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