Post Doc

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Doc will perform CRISPR screens to identify genes functionally dependent on a gene of interest. The role uses molecular biology tools and skills, cell culture experience, and data analysis of genome-wide screens. The postdoc develops and tests scientific hypotheses, carries out or delegates experiments, analyzes results, and communicates research findings to the Principal Investigator and broader audiences through reports, presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and grant materials. The position is based at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is listed as a workday day shift.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Molecular biology tools and skills.
• Cell culture experience.
• Experience or ability to analyze data from genome-wide screens.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assemble data for oral and written presentations.
• Independently develop scientific hypotheses related to ongoing laboratory work.
• Independently design experiments to test hypotheses.
• Independently carry out or delegate experimental procedures.
• Independently analyze experimental results.
• Prepare oral and written research reports for the Principal Investigator, including abstracts, manuscripts, grant proposals, grant data reports, and presentation materials for local and national meetings.
• Perform routine and more difficult procedures, analyze data, and present results through presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and materials supporting grant preparation and submission.
• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's iSCORE values.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree