Postdoctoral Fellow Jobs

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to provide pedagogical, administrative, and research training and support for a Research Fellow in the School or College through including, but not limited to (a) academic career development, (b) development of research products, publications, and open source software (c) development of new skills and knowledge in laboratory methods.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include assistant/associate deans, directors, department heads/chairs, faculty, staff and students at the College and school levels; and, deans, directors and executive level officers at University level. External contacts include research collaborators, industrial partners, government research labs, governmental agencies such as Federal and the District of Columbia Agencies, students, parents and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

CORE COMPETENCIES:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should have received, by the activation date of the postdoctoral fellowship, a Ph.D. (or similar doctoral degree) in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar area Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or similar area. Doctoral students in the dissertation phase of their training will also be considered.

Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

COVID - 19 Vaccination Information:

All newly hired faculty, staff and student employees are required to vaccinate and to have proof of vaccination(s) upon their first day of employment. Please familiarize yourself with the University’s policy.

Exemption and Waiver Information:
Medical and religious exemptions from vaccinations will be granted in accordance with federal and local law. Employees must request an exemption by completing the .
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