Doctoral Student

Job Details

The Doctoral Student supports ongoing research activities within assigned laboratories while pursuing full-time doctoral studies. This role is intended for individuals actively enrolled in a doctoral program who are developing foundational research skills. The student contributes to data collection, basic analysis, and general lab operations under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in research methodologies and academic collaboration.

Job Description

Summary
The Doctoral Student supports ongoing research activities within assigned laboratories while pursuing full-time doctoral studies. This role is intended for individuals actively enrolled in a doctoral program who are developing foundational research skills. The student contributes to data collection, basic analysis, and general lab operations under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in research methodologies and academic collaboration.

Job Duties

• Assist faculty and research staff with data collection, literature reviews, and execution of research protocols. Maintain accurate and organized records of experimental procedures and results.
• Support day-to-day lab functions, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety, ethical, and regulatory guidelines.
• Actively engage in training opportunities to develop research techniques, analytical skills, and subject-matter knowledge. Participate in lab meetings and contribute to discussions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Qualifications

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.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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.