Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

　　University of Southern California

　　The Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate will serve as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently. Analyzes research data and provides interpretations. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records. Temporary, fixed-term; one year and renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor and at the discretion of the dean. May be renewed up to a maximum of five years.

　　Job Accountabilities:

　　Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing *research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.

　　Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.

　　Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research.

　　Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.

　　Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.

　　Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment.

　　Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.