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Job Details

Postdoc opportunity in biochemistry and structural biology

The Debler Laboratory at Thomas Jefferson University seeks to recruit a postdoctoral scientist with strong skills in biochemistry and structural biology (x-ray crystallography and/or cryo-electron microscopy) to investigate the mechanism of macromolecular machines and assemblies. To learn more about our research, please visit www.deblerlab.org.

Job Description

The laboratory is well funded by NIH, well equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, and has established a host of projects and collaborations with leaders in their fields to tackle our scientific questions in a multidisciplinary approach. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has an excellent infrastructure for structural biology, including an upgraded Glacios microscope with a Falcon 4 camera within walking distance. The lab has regular access to Titan Krios microscopes and synchrotron beamlines for high-resolution data collection.

This position requires a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology. A successful postdoc candidate must have at least one first-author publication in a reputable journal from their terminal degree. While a background in biochemistry, x-ray crystallography, or cryo-electron microscopy is preferred, we are always interested in working with highly-motivated individuals with diverse academic backgrounds and skill sets and welcome new scientific perspectives into our dynamic, team-oriented, and expanding research group.

Applicants should submit a brief statement of research interests and their CV at jeffersonhealth.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ThomasJeffersonExternal and reference Job ID# REQ-0038596. The CV should include the contact information (e-mail address and phone number) for at least two references. To inquire about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Debler via e-mail ([email protected]).

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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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