Post Doctoral Fellow / 07-11782

Position Description:

JOB SUMMARY:A postdoctoral fellow position is available at The Joseph Stokes, Jr. Research Institute of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, an interdisciplinary institution dedicated to conducting basic, clinical and translational research on conditions and diseases that affect children.The postdoctoral fellow (postdoc) will have a terminal degree PhD, MD, DVM, etc. and will, under the direction/guidance of a mentor (principal investigator), assume responsibility for a specific, on-going research project. The postdoc experience will serve to extend, refine and enhance skills necessary for professional and career development, and will enable the individual to broaden his/her scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities. It is expected that this individual will conduct independent scholarly research, and will contribute directly to the overall research goals of the project and the research group. Postdocs will be expected to participate in project planning, recording and interpretation/evaluation of data, and communication of results. Postdocs will also be expected to acquire technical, lab management, and manuscript/grant writing skills; and participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentations at national meetings. Postdoctoral fellows also may be required to supervise junior lab members, develop new methods and protocols for research, and assist with the development of other research projects in the lab.Postdoctoral fellows at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia receive mentored training in a rich scientific and collaborative environment that includes the resources of the adjacent University of Pennsylvania. Visit http://stokes.chop.edu for more information about The Joseph Stokes, Jr. Research Institute and its research programs.Interested individuals should submit their resume to www.stokes.chop.edu

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Terminal degree PhD, MD, DVM in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related fieldSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong research skills Effective problem solving/critical thinking skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to exercise discretion and judgment Value for research integrity and collaborative research High level of motivationGood communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills