Post-Doctoral Fellow - Computational Medical Center - Lab of Dr. Kirino

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Job Details The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct supervised research in RNA biology, focusing on the expression, biogenesis, and function of short non-coding RNAs in diseases such as asthma, acute lung injury, and infectious diseases. The position involves designing and performing experiments, developing and optimizing experimental protocols, analyzing data, and maintaining accurate research records in close collaboration with the PI and other team members. The researcher will also prepare oral and written reports that contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, and scientific presentations. Job Description The Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to undertake research projects in the RNA biology field under the supervision of the PI. These projects aim to elucidate the expression, biogenesis, and function of short non-coding RNAs in various contexts, including asthma, acute lung injuries, and infectious diseases. The researcher will: Work closely with the PI, laboratory members, and collaborators to design and conduct experiments. Maintain accurate and consistent records of project progress. Potentially develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Formulate scientific hypotheses related to ongoing research in the laboratory. Design experiments to test these hypotheses. Perform the procedures for these experiments. Analyze experimental data. Prepare both oral and written reports for the PI. These reports will contribute to manuscript preparation, grant proposals, and presentations at local and national meetings. 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. For more benefits information, please click here