Job Details

Essential Functions:

Postdoc will examine viral pathogen-host interactions. In vitro and in vivo models will be used to elucidate the determinants of transmission and pathogenesis. The researcher will need a working knowledge of techniques and practices used in the project, including nucleic acid purification, PCR, tissue culture, generation of viral stocks, and viral quantification.

Job Description

Maintains mammalian and arthropod cell lines, performs basic virology techniques and records, interprets and reports data. Animal use/care including infections and post infection surveillance of non pregnant and pregnant mice, and general laboratory equipment maintenance; maintains inventory records of laboratory equipment and supplies and initiates purchase orders to replenish supplies.

Independently designs and implements research techniques. Collects and analyses data and draws conclusions as related to the research project. Prepares data for publication. Prepares publication for peer review, including background literature search and description, with use of citation program (eg, Endnote).

Supervises technical positions / students in carrying out research experiments. Performs very technical and highly complex research studies. Supervises and maintains the operation of a research laboratory.

Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required.

Special emphasis on medical virology and experience working with cell culture and/or animal models would be preferred.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

The applicant must have a working knowledge of immunology and molecular biology as well as the ability to record data in an organized fashion. Experience with interpreting and reporting data is essential. The ability to learn and apply skills in virus and animal handling is also expected. Independent experimental design and execution is expected.

Specific Minimum Requirements:

A PhD in a public health, medical, clinical, or research laboratory. Experience handling dengue virus, Zika virus, C6 mosquito cells and rodent model work is a plus.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 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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