Post-Doctoral Fellow - Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Job Details

A full-time postdoc position is immediately available in the Li laboratory of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA. The Li lab’s research focuses on a wide spectrum of ectopic calcification disorders affecting soft connective tissues, including the skin, eyes, kidney, and cardiovascular system. Many of these diseases, both genetic and acquired, exhibit paradoxical mineralization, with concurrent low bone mass associated with weakened bone mechanical properties. The studies involve the utilization of both in vitro and in vivo models of ectopic calcification and bone diseases to elucidate mechanisms and explore novel treatments. The postdoc will work closely with lab members in bone and mineral research, particularly in rodent (mouse and rat) model systems.

Job Description

Qualifications

• PhD degree in cell biology and molecular biology.
• For best candidates, previous experience in any of the following areas is desired: cell culture and aseptic technique, and experience working with animals.
• Knowledge and/or experience in bone histology and mechanics studies will be viewed favorably.
• The candidates must have excellent project management, communication, and team work skills.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

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. 

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, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. 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.

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