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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow- Cancer Biology- Lab of Dr. Andrew Aplin

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
951 Locust Street (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Job Details Under the direction of a Project leader or Principal Investigator, perform research consisting of a variety of complex analytical and technical laboratory experimentation and/or direct a small group of research technicians in the performance of research activity. Requires the application of complex methods and procedures where independent judgment is normally required. Research is related to the analysis of signal transduction pathways in human melanoma. Perform 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 Job Description 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. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.