Postdoc Fellow: Neuroinflammation & HIV Brain Research

Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a lab studying HIV persistence, neuroinflammation, aging, and neurodegeneration using human iPSC-derived microglia and brain organoids. The role involves multidisciplinary projects, CRISPR, single-cell sequencing, and active publication effort.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neurosciences, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, virology, stem cell biology, biomedical sciences, or related field is required.
• Strong publication record demonstrating research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Have a great interest in research and learning.
• Come everyday.
• Design and conduct independent research projects.
• Mentor students, junior and other laboratory personnel.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Prepare manuscripts.
• Present findings at scientific meetings.
• Involved in reagent ordering, storage, and organization.
• Assist with data collection and laboratory organization, and maintain detailed laboratory records.
• Provide a very brief daily report in the evening about lab activity and next day planning.

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Virology, Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a lab studying HIV persistence, neuroinflammation, aging, and neurodegeneration using human iPSC-derived microglia and brain organoids. The role involves multidisciplinary projects, CRISPR, single-cell sequencing, and active publication effort.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong publication record.