The Knauert Lab at Yale School of Medicine (New Haven, CT) seeks a postgraduate trainee to contribute to our studies aimed at understanding sleep and circadian disruption in the medical intensive care unit.
This is a full-time, paid position available for start on or about July 1, 2022.
Training: Candidates will receive training in various clinical research skills, including:
● Identifying and enrolling eligible study participants in the intensive care unit
● Conducting study visits
● Laboratory handling and processing of blood and urine samples
● Design and maintenance of online databases
Trainees will gain extensive clinical experience by interacting with patients and medical staff. The trainee is expected to help with all activities and participate in weekly lab meetings. Trainees will also attend departmental conferences and lectures that are relevant to the research project. Trainees will participate in the preparation of conference abstracts.
As we work with precious patient samples that typically must be processed while fresh, scheduling flexibility is a requirement. This job involves face-to-face interactions with patients and their loved ones; we seek someone who is compassionate and comfortable interfacing with patients and medical staff.
Mentoring: Candidates will be mentored by Dr. Knauert. Mentoring includes direct supervision and 1:1 bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Knauert to discuss short and long-term goals, scientific development, and career development. Additional informal mentorship will come from working closely with other lab members and collaborating with other researchers within the department of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Education: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline prior to the beginning of the position. Prior clinical and research experience is not required, but highly preferred. Candidates should be a team player, self-motivated, organized, responsible, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Candidates must also have a flexible schedule (able work weekends and rarely evenings). Individuals, whose career plans include studying towards graduate degrees or medical degrees, are highly encouraged to apply. The position is for 1 year (extendable for one additional year/2 yr max).
Interested candidates should send their applications to Nicole Ouellette, HR Associate (nicole.ouellette@yale.edu)
The applications should include: (1) CV; (2) Cover letter; (3) One letter of recommendation that speaks directly to the candidate’s research / clinical experience and training potential. Recommendation letters must be emailed to nicole.ouellette@yale.edu directly from the recommender.
Please include your full name on every page of the items listed above.
In accordance with university requirements for a safe return to in-person university operations, all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral and postgraduate trainees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by August 1, 2021. For additional information, please visit Yale University’s Office of the President.