Job Description

A temporary postdoctoral researcher will be hired in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Essential Functions

• The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for:
• Independently researching, designing, and performing experimentation on multiple projects
• Taking direction from the PI and collaborators to complete research objectives
• Performing molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, plasmid isolation, genomic DNA/RNA isolation, DNA Sequencing (Sanger, Illumina, Nanopore), virus production
• Assisting in CRISPR experimentation – transfection of RNPs and viral transductions
• Performing tissue culture on adherent and suspension cells
• Performing cellular assays including but not limited to Western immunoblotting, flow cytometry
• Performing all work in a BSL2 or BSL3 environment
• Maintain and update paper and electronic laboratory notebooks
• Compile, organize, and process data in various software including Microsoft Office, PRISM, FlowJo, a dn lite computational data analysis in Python
• Writing manuscripts, grants, and progress reports

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Biology
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.