Postdoctoral Scholar - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scholar.

The final candidate will work on a NIH R01 funded project entitled "Rh Direct Measurement of RhD Sensitization Following Bleeding in Pregnancy at Less than 12 Weeks Gestation."

Responsibilities:

• Make assessments/decisions to ensure research protocol timelines are met.

• Central Contact for the study participants

• Management for day to day operations and coordination of study visits at each of the seven recruitment site locations.

• Phlebotomy, coding and processing of samples -Assistance with participant surveys

• Regulatory and Study Progress reporting -Supervision of data entry and resolution of queries

• Emphasis on publishing and external funding and gaining independence

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A PhD in Public Health or related discipline by appointment start date.
• Must provide proof of having ABD status for a PhD in Public Health or related discipline by the time of hire.

Application Instructions: Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including publication list, and names and contact information of up to three references.

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