Thomas Jefferson University · 5 months ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow Center for Translational Research, Lab of Dr. Penn
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThomas Jefferson University is a nationally ranked institution focused on healthcare and education. They are seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to contribute to drug discovery approaches using Large Language Models and Machine Learning, specifically targeting G protein-coupled receptor drugs for obstructive lung diseases.
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Responsibilities
Collects and assembles data for any type of oral or written presentation
Independently develops scientific hypotheses related to ongoing work in the laboratory
Independently designs experiments to test hypotheses
Independently carries out or delegates procedures for experiments
Analyzes results of experiments independently
Independently prepares oral and written reports for the P.I. on research to include, but not limited to: coherently and effectively communicating our laboratory research by writing abstracts, manuscripts, grant proposals and data reports for grants and oral presentations with corresponding slide presentation for PI, local and national meetings
Performs routine and more difficult procedures, analyzes data and coherently presents results in the form of presentations, abstracts, manuscripts and the basis for grant writing, preparation and submission
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., in structural biology and molecular biology
Research experience in basic biology or biochemistry is preferred but not required; a candidate with PhD training in biological science but with good AI competencies will be considered
The candidate is expected to learn new techniques to accomplish the research project
Collects and assembles data for any type of oral or written presentation
Independently develops scientific hypotheses related to ongoing work in the laboratory
Independently designs experiments to test hypotheses
Independently carries out or delegates procedures for experiments
Analyzes results of experiments independently
Independently prepares oral and written reports for the P.I. on research to include, but not limited to: coherently and effectively communicating our laboratory research by writing abstracts, manuscripts, grant proposals and data reports for grants and oral presentations with corresponding slide presentation for PI, local and national meetings
Performs routine and more difficult procedures, analyzes data and coherently presents results in the form of presentations, abstracts, manuscripts and the basis for grant writing, preparation and submission
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson
Preferred
Previous experience in an academic lab setting preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Health and retirement benefits
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Educational benefits
Financial and mental health resources
Company
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University is a university and healthcare system that offers academic programs in business, healthcare, and engineering.
Founded in 1824
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsAARPKnow Diabetes by Heart
2025-07-30Grant· $0.46M
2022-06-29Grant
2021-04-01Grant
Leadership Team
Bruce Meyer
Senior Executive VP, Thomas Jefferson University and Chief Physician Executive
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