Research Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurogenesis Research - Lefebvre Lab
About The Position
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Lefebvre laboratory at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Abramson Research Institute. The fellow will contribute to a project aimed at elucidating mechanisms whereby SOX5 variants cause Lamb-Shaffer syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder features and at testing a gene therapy candidate approach for this disorder in preclinical models. The fellow will use cutting-edge approaches in mouse genetic models, human iPSC-derived brain organoid models, high-throughput ‘omics’ approaches and gene therapy strategies. Successful accomplishment of this research is anticipated to deepen fundamental scientific knowledge and to increase mechanistic understanding of neurodevelopmental diseases and our ability to treat them. It is also anticipated to help the fellow launch a promising career as an independent research investigator. Strong candidates for this position will be eager to contribute to pioneering translational research. They will have obtained an M.D. or Ph.D. degree in the last three years, will have a solid scientific research track record, including first-author publications relevant to the project, and will have outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and career goals, and contact information for three or more Faculty-level references.
Requirements
- Obtained an M.D. or Ph.D. degree in the last three years
- Solid scientific research track record, including first-author publications relevant to the project
- Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to wear a respirator device
Nice To Haves
- Eager to contribute to pioneering translational research
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols
- Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data
- Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills
- Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings
- Supervise junior lab members
- Assist with other research projects
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
