Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University

Postdoctoral Fellow conducting research and preparing publications under a Principal Investigator at Emory University. Designs experiments and assists in training research staff while working primarily onsite.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
Designs and evaluates experiments.
Develops new ideas that promote current research.
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working in a laboratory
Working with animals

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Hard Skills & Tools

Research DesignExperiment EvaluationScientific WritingManuscript PreparationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CollaborationTraining and SupervisionCollegiality

Certifications

Doctoral Degree