Post-Doctoral Fellow

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Conference support

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking post-doctoral fellows to join our NIH R01‑funded laboratory focused on GPCR signaling in platelet biology and thrombosis. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge projects utilizing techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 and transgenic mouse models, contributing to the development of next-generation antithrombotic therapies.

The ideal candidates are highly motivated with strong research backgrounds, ideally in molecular biology, and can qualify for a comprehensive benefits package upon full-time service.

Qualifications

• Strong research experience in molecular and cellular biology.
• Prior experience in hematology, thrombosis, or platelet biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a research team working on GPCR signaling in platelet biology.
• Utilize CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and advanced molecular techniques.

Job description

Job Details

Our NIH R01‑funded laboratory in the Division of Hematology and the Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia is recruiting one to two post‑doctoral fellows to join our research team. Our lab studies G protein‑coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in platelet biology, thrombosis, and vascular disease, with the goal of developing next‑generation antithrombotic therapies. Our work has been published in leading journals, including Blood and Circulation Research.

Job Description

Current projects utilize cutting‑edge approaches, including CRISPR‑Cas9 gene editing, transgenic mouse models, iPSC‑based genome‑wide screening, intravital microscopy, vascular injury/thrombosis models, and advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques. We seek highly motivated candidates with strong research experience in molecular and cellular biology; prior experience in hematology, thrombosis, or platelet biology is preferred but not required.

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Work Details

Work shift: Workday Day (United States of America). Worker's sub‑type: Regular. Employee entity: Thomas Jefferson University. Primary location: 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. Competitive salary and benefits, conference support, and strong mentorship for career development and fellowship applications are also provided.

Equal Opportunity

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.