美国国立犹太医学中心博士后职位—免疫学/分子生物学

美国国立犹太医学中心博士后职位—免疫学/分子生物学

Postdoctoral Researcher – Immunology / Molecular Biology

Employer

National Jewish Health

Location

Denver, Colorado

Salary

$55,000-$65,000 plus benefits, based on experience

Closing date

May 3, 2024

National Jewish Health in Denver, a leading respiratory hospital, has an open Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Dr. Rafeul Alam’s laboratory in the Allergy and Immunology Division, Department of Medicine.

We investigate signaling, cellular and molecular mechanisms of asthma.  The research incorporates mouse models of acute and chronic asthma using genetically modified strains, mouse lung function studies, isolation of immune cells such as ILC2s and T cells from mouse organs as well as human blood and airways from asthmatic patients, functional studies of immune cells using flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, PCR, ELISA, western blot, immunoprecipitation, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, mutational studies, CRISPR-Cas9 mediated gene deletion and other biochemical techniques.

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD degree in immunology, biochemistry or molecular biology.  Prior experience in the foregoing laboratory skills is an advantage.

For consideration, please read the full job description, complete an application online at https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/national/#/job/8501 and submit CV to Rafeul Alam, MD, PhD at alamr@njhealth.org

Position Summary

To perform, on a very independent basis, all phases of experimental investigations and to collaborate with Principal Investigators and senior researchers in the progress of major research projects.  To act as technical advisor to laboratory technical, support and auxiliary staff.

Essential Duties

Performs, on a very independent basis, all phases of experimental investigations, to include being responsible to the Principal Investigator in the planning, developing, operating, recording, collaborating and reporting of major projects.

Collaborates with Principal Investigators and senior researchers in the progress of major research projects.

Provides guidance to laboratory staff in one or more laboratory areas, including technicians, support and auxiliary staff.  Performs as the technical advisor on techniques involving complex analyses utilizing highly sophisticated techniques.  Serves as primary contact with researcher staff for technical services on major techniques, recording devices and statistical procedures relative to the specifically assigned field.

Reviews quality control of new or modified laboratory techniques which affect any part of major projects.

Performs routine and non-routine tests leading to the successful completion of developed experiments.  Knows and follows age-specific guidelines.

Other Duties

Performs as a back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.

Competencies

Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.

Laboratory Knowledge: Demonstrates and understands laboratory testing and methodology.

Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.   Sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness in the midst of change in work responsibilities or environment, requirements ambiguity, or stress.

Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.

Informing/Communicating: Conveys ideas, responses, or instructions effectively, appropriately, and persuasively through writing or speech.

Professional Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Drive for Excellence: Consistently meets performance expectations, ensures that accurate, objective, and timely measures of quality are made and used.

Innovation Management:  Identifies key trends, opportunities, and organizational capabilities that would bring competitive advantage to the organization.  Sees trends before others and integrates concepts in a unique way.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.

Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.

Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.

Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.

Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.

Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.

Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: MD or PhD in biology, chemistry or other basic sciences required.

Work Experience: A minimum of five years of specified experience in technical investigatory techniques required.  MD or PhD in a specified basic science field will suffice for 2 years experience.

Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset.

With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

FSA and HSA

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity

Paid Time Off Accruals

Wellness Program

Legal Plan

Important Notes:

A cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community, National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution. National Jewish Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our commitment is to provide equal employment opportunities for all job applicants in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicant law in a tobacco and fragrance free environment.

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