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Core Competency: Research Skill Development Print Email

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II. RESEARCH SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Postdoctoral scholars are expected to be able to design sound research protocols, safely perform the techniques necessary to conduct and analyze this research, and navigate the grant application and scientific publishing processes.


Delineation of Specific Skills

  • Research techniques and laboratory safety
  • Experimental design
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Effective search strategies and critical evaluation of the literature

  • Grant application and scientific publishing processes

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