Postdoctoral Research Fellow

5 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Jefferson Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team in the Lab of Dr. Andrew Aplin. The successful candidate will have a strong background in biomedical science and experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and tissue culture.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research in the laboratory of a principal investigator
  • Perform literature search and publish the results of their research
  • Perform a variety of complex, analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease and/or pure research work following established methods and procedures where independent judgment is required
  • Present findings of ongoing research at lab meetings, research progress seminars, professional meetings and conferences
  • Apply to various sponsoring agencies for fellowships that are related to the focus of the research project
Requirements
  • Must have received prior to appointment, a doctoral degree in biomedical science, e.g., PhD, MD, DDS, DMD, DVM, or comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution
  • As appropriate and determined by research focus: All required institutional certifications including but not limited to IACUC, IRB, BioSafety, and COI and any additional sponsoring agency required certification as needed
  • Basic laboratory skills and graduate knowledge to effectively perform assigned and independent research is required
  • Expertise in molecular biology, protein biochemistry and tissue culture is required
Working at Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health is a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country.

We are committed to providing equal access to employment and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.



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