Research Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Cancer Biology (PPCB,) Thomas Jefferson University

Job Details

The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Cancer Biology seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor to support and advance the research program of an established Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing studies in cancer biology, pharmacology, physiology, and related biomedical disciplines through experimental design, data analysis, scientific publication, grant support activities, and laboratory leadership. This position is research-focused and is expected to work collaboratively within the Principal Investigator's research enterprise while contributing to the overall academic and scientific mission of the department.

This appointment does not carry a requirement to establish an independent research program. Funding for the position is expected to be supported through externally funded research grants and other sponsored research activities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, conduct, and oversee laboratory-based and translational research
projects in support of the Principal Investigator's funded research program.
• Develop and implement experimental approaches, analyze and interpret
scientific data, and maintain accurate and reproducible research records.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, grant
applications, progress reports, and other scholarly materials.
• Assist in managing laboratory operations, including research personnel,
budgets, equipment, and scientific resources.
• Supervise and mentor research staff, trainees, graduate students, and
postdoctoral fellows as appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty, trainees, and research personnel within PPCB and
across Jefferson research programs.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
governing research activities, including biosafety, animal welfare, human
subjects protections, and research integrity.
• Participate in departmental seminars, educational activities, committee
service, and other academic functions as appropriate.
• Contribute scientific expertise to support the continued growth and success of
the Principal Investigator's research portfolio.

Job Description

Qualifications:
 

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in cancer biology, pharmacology, physiology,

biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related biomedical discipline.

• Relevant postdoctoral research experience.

• Demonstrated record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed

publications appropriate to career stage.

• Experience with laboratory research methodologies and data analysis relevant to

the position.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

• Demonstrated organizational, leadership, mentoring, and project management
  skills.

• Experience contributing to federally funded, foundation-funded, or

industry-sponsored research programs is preferred.
 

Education Required:
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD from an accredited institution in a field relevant to biomedical research.

Application Procedures:

Applicants should submit in a PDF or MS Word document via email to [email protected] the following:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Brief statement describing research experience and interests

• Contact information for three professional references

As part of the application process it’s also required to submit their on-line application/CV: http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html enter into the search box: REQ-0034688

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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