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Assume responsibility for an on-going, innovative research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow at CHOP. Our postdoc experience will broaden your skillset, scientific background, and research capabilities.
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The post-doctoral fellow will assume responsibility for an ongoing research project under the guidance of the principal investigator, . The projects are funded by NIH grants. It is expected that the post-doc will conduct independent scholarly research and contribute directly to the overall research goals of the project and the research group. Post-docs have opportunities to develop new methods and protocols for research and assist with the development of other research projects in the lab. Post-docs may also have opportunities to supervise junior lab members and expand their supervisory and laboratory management skills. CHOP and UPenn offer an array of courses and seminars designed to enhance career development as fellows progress through their post-doc years.
The specific research involves the development of AAV-based gene therapy and the development of stem cell replacement approaches for central nervous system diseases. Post-docs will be expected to participate in project planning, recording and interpretation/evaluation of data, and communication of results. They will participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentations at national meetings. Postdocs will acquire new technical and manuscript/grant writing skills. For a recent example of the work see: Yoon, Hunter, Chawla et al, Brain, 2020: 143; 2058-2072; and for a scientific commentary: Rahim and Gissen, Brain 2020: 143; 1964-1974.
A PhD in a relevant scientific area is required. Experience in relevant scientific areas includes molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, gene transfer vectors, the production and analysis of stem cells, and translational medicine.
Candidates with clinical degrees (MD, DVM, etc) and no PhD must have 3-5 years of full-time bench research experience to be considered.
Salary: based on year of experience
0 $65,000
1 $65,500
2 $66,000
3 $66,500
4 $67,000
Job Responsibilities
Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings Supervise junior lab members Assist with other research projectsEducation
Required: Doctorate
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