Endocrinology Research Associate — Metabolic Genomics

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Perelman School of Medicine. This position requires a Ph.D. and three years of postdoctoral research experience. Responsibilities include conducting experiments on thyroid hormone receptors and collaborating on research projects. The role offers a chance to customize training aligned with personal career objectives within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience working with animal models of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments related to thyroid hormone receptor functions.
• Develop novel methods of gene transcription and analysis.
• Collaborate with lab members in research areas.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Animal models of hypothyroidism

Animal models of hyperthyroidism

Gene transcription analysis

ChIP-seq

Single cell RNA-seq

ATAC-seq

Generation of mutant mice models

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Perelman School of Medicine. This position requires a Ph.D. and three years of postdoctoral research experience. Responsibilities include conducting experiments on thyroid hormone receptors and collaborating on research projects. The role offers a chance to customize training aligned with personal career objectives within an academic setting.