Doctoral Student

Job Details

This role is intended for full-time graduate students enrolled in a PhD program. Doctoral students receive a fellowship award, including a stipend, as financial support for their graduate studies. The doctoral student conducts research activities directly related to the field of study for which the PhD degree will be conferred, and such research is required of all students as a condition of earning the degree. The primary purpose of this research is to further the student's education and training, culminating in the completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation or thesis. Under the mentorship and supervision of a faculty advisor, the doctoral student gains experience in research methodologies, study design, data analysis, scholarly communication, and academic collaboration.

Job Description

Summary
This role is intended for full-time graduate students enrolled in a PhD program. Doctoral students receive a fellowship award, including a stipend, as financial support for their graduate studies. The doctoral student conducts research activities directly related to the field of study for which the PhD degree will be conferred, and such research is required of all students as a condition of earning the degree. The primary purpose of this research is to further the student's education and training, culminating in the completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation or thesis. Under the mentorship and supervision of a faculty advisor, the doctoral student gains experience in research methodologies, study design, data analysis, scholarly communication, and academic collaboration.

Job Duties

• Design and execute experiments relevant to student's thesis research project, following established protocols and safety guidelines
• Collect, record, and analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical and computational tools
• Prepare and present research findings at lab meetings, departmental seminars, and conferences. Assist with manuscript preparation for publication in peer reviewed journals, poster presentations, and grant applications.
• Collaborate with faculty researchers, postdoctoral trainees, and other students on research project design and execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Biomedical or basic science area of study

Additional Qualifications

• Accepted into or enrolled in PhD biomedical or basic science program within the Jefferson College of Life Sciences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Temporary

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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