Post-Doctoral Research Fellow -Microbiology and Immunology- Lab of Dr. Ziaur Rahman
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employer: Jefferson Health
Industry: Advanced Practice Professional
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
An entry level postdoctoral position in B cell tolerance and autoimmunity
An entry level postdoctoral scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ziaur Rahman, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rahman Lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms that promote autoreactive B cell development in systemic lupus erythematosus (Domeier et al. JEM 2016, Domeier et al. Cell Reports, 2018). Full list of publications can be viewed at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1rO-uZDmKqKQ8/bibliography/public/
The successful candidate will contribute to an NIH-supported project to study the mechanisms by which microRNA-21 (miR-21) regulate the development of autoreactive B cells, autoantibody production and lupus nephritis. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in immunology and experience using mouse models. Experience studying cellular metabolism is also desirable, but not required. A cover letter summarizing research experience, CV, and contact information for three references are to be submitted.
Qualifications
PhD
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
An entry level postdoctoral scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ziaur Rahman, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rahman Lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms that promote autoreactive B cell development in systemic lupus erythematosus (Domeier et al. JEM 2016, Domeier et al. Cell Reports, 2018). Full list of publications can be viewed at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1rO-uZDmKqKQ8/bibliography/public/
The successful candidate will contribute to an NIH-supported project to study the mechanisms by which microRNA-21 (miR-21) regulate the development of autoreactive B cells, autoantibody production and lupus nephritis. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in immunology and experience using mouse models. Experience studying cellular metabolism is also desirable, but not required. A cover letter summarizing research experience, CV, and contact information for three references are to be submitted.
Qualifications
PhD
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
- OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Created: 2024-05-06
Reference: 9294655
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
ZIP: 19154
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