Research Associate (Histopathology Facility)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Your Tomorrow is Here! As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion. At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in. It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer. The Histopathology Facility seeks a Postdoc/Research associate to join our efforts in developing new approaches to evaluate cell and tissue changes using modern tools of image analysis and artificial intelligence. The individual will engage in experiments involving varies animal models of human cancer and allied diseases including mesothelioma, melanoma, pancreatic neoplasias, breast cancer, bladder cancer etc. This is a unique opportunity for someone with expertise in histology, experimental pathology, or molecular pathology to learn complementary skills and become proficient in newer approaches of quantitative cell and tissue analysis, AI assisted pathology, as well as spatial proteomics. The candidate must have skills in histology, histological techniques, immunohistochemistry or immunology, and ideally in pathobiology of animal models of human disease. Experience using slide scanners, and analytical software applied to quantification of cell and tissue markers is a plus. The Research Associate is a senior postdoctoral associate who is > 5 years beyond their start date. As with the postdoc, the research associate is a training post wherein the Associate conducts independent original research under the mentorship of FCCC/ICR faculty with the goal of becoming an independent successful scientist. The Associate gains independence by\: performing experiments, analyzing resultant data, publishing original findings, applying for funding, communicating results in presentations at the Center and at conferences, mentoring students, and through participation in leadership and administrative activities offered through Academic Affairs.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree Physical or Biological Sciences Required
• Doctorate Degree Post Doctorate Degree\: Ph.D or MD Required
• 5 years experience analyzing and interpreting results using statistics Required
• 5 years experience in scientific writing and oral communication Required
• 5 years experience with a college level knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts Required
• 5 years experience with general lab techniques at a college or company level Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience using slide scanners, and analytical software applied to quantification of cell and tissue markers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• performing experiments
• analyzing resultant data
• publishing original findings
• applying for funding
• communicating results in presentations at the Center and at conferences
• mentoring students
• participation in leadership and administrative activities offered through Academic Affairs

What This Job Offers

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