09 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Temple University, Pennsylvania, United States

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine offers exciting opportunities to work with clinical investigators on groundbreaking new clinical trials in the areas of pulmonary hypertension; cardiovascular clotting disorders and procedural therapeutics; medical, procedural, and device-based therapies for heart failure and arrhythmias; and more.  You will be a critical member of our team testing and creating new treatments for Cardiovascular health through clinical research.

The Senior Research Associate, under the direction of the Director, CRORA, in collaboration with the Clinical Investigators, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of a large portfolio of Clinical Trials in the Department of Medicine/Section of Cardiology. Works closely and interacts regularly with medical faculty.

The Clinical Research Coordinator, under the direction of the Director, CRORA and Clinical Investigators, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of Clinical Research studies in one or more departments in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Incumbent will work independently to drive day-to-day research activities from study start-up to closeout. The Sr. Research Associate may be assigned the team lead coordinator for a department.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has experienced dramatic growth in the breadth and scope of its research enterprise over the past decade. As part of its strategic plan, our researchers and scientists have been responsible for ground-breaking advancements in areas across the scientific spectrum, including: Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular and Thrombosis, Cell and Developmental Biology, Clinical Lung Research, HIV, Immunology and Autoimmunity, Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes, Neuroscience, Substance Abuse, Translational Medicine and more.

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine offers exciting opportunities to work with clinical investigators on groundbreaking new clinical trials in the areas of pulmonary hypertension; cardiovascular clotting disorders and procedural therapeutics; medical, procedural, and device-based therapies for heart failure and arrhythmias; and more.  You will be a critical member of our team testing and creating new treatments for Cardiovascular health through clinical research.

The Senior Research Associate, under the direction of the Director, CRORA, in collaboration with the Clinical Investigators, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of a large portfolio of Clinical Trials in the Department of Medicine/Section of Cardiology. Works closely and interacts regularly with medical faculty.

The Clinical Research Coordinator, under the direction of the Director, CRORA and Clinical Investigators, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of Clinical Research studies in one or more departments in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Incumbent will work independently to drive day-to-day research activities from study start-up to closeout. The Sr. Research Associate may be assigned the team lead coordinator for a department.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has experienced dramatic growth in the breadth and scope of its research enterprise over the past decade. As part of its strategic plan, our researchers and scientists have been responsible for ground-breaking advancements in areas across the scientific spectrum, including: Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular and Thrombosis, Cell and Developmental Biology, Clinical Lung Research, HIV, Immunology and Autoimmunity, Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes, Neuroscience, Substance Abuse, Translational Medicine and more.

The Research Associate in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s Pulmonary/Critical Care/SleepMed department assists in the coordination of the research activities in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Research Associate works with a team including a Research Nurse or Sr. Research Associate and the Principal Investigators to support various research activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

When you come to Temple, you don’t only come to an impressive campus with an abundance of resources and amenities.  You come to Philadelphia, where Temple’s Main Campus is woven into the city’s fabric.  Temple is committed to this community and provides several financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and reside in homes surrounding Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center.

The individual will receive extensive training in the requisite procedures and experimental protocols. This position is suitable for an individual seeking to enter a career in laboratory research work.

Responsibilities include: maintenance of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells (iPS cells require medium change every 1-2 days, necessitating a medium change once over the weekend) and an animal colony; manipulate the genome of cell lines and conduct experiments, including vector construction, iPS and immortalized cell genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9, transgene insertion into the genome of iPS and immortalized cells, directional differentiation of iPS cells to the desired cell types, characterization of the cell proteome and secretome using ELISA, western immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry and characterization of the cell transcriptome using quantitative PCR. The individual will maintain detailed outlines of employed procedures and experimental protocols, make detailed records of conducted experiments, organize and maintain records of data, prepare figures for presentation and present results at lab meetings. 
Performs assigned research duties, including analyzing data, interpreting information, and creating reports. Executes experimental protocols, maintains records on all experiments and maintains equipment. Makes corrective modifications in methodology; assists with the completion of research projects. Works with tissue samples and animals; records results of research tests and experiments and prepares detailed charts and reports of procedures; operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory equipment. May maintain, assemble, adjust and make minor repairs to complex laboratory equipment; collects and organizes data using statistical software packages. Analyzes research results and prepares results for presentation at meetings and conferences, research reports, manuscripts and papers; orders supplies, examines instrument malfunctions, and assists in instrument repair. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development’s academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 

The Research Associate in the College of Science & Technology’s Sbarro Institute under the Biology division will perform research on the role of the tumor suppressor in the RB family of pocket proteins under the supervision of the lead Research Professor. The incumbent will also conduct research aimed at the characterization of progranulin’s action in solid tumors. As a Research Assistant, the candidate will also supervise visiting research scholars. Performs other duties as assigned.