Kidney Genetics & Genomics Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension within the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate for its Academic Support Staff. This role centers on human genetics and genomics applied to kidney disease and offers opportunities to advance multi-omic approaches.

The successful candidate will lead research projects, perform functional studies, mentor technicians and students, and collaborate with investigators across Penn Medicine. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant biomedical field.
• Experience applying genetic and genomic approaches to human disease.
• Experience with exome/genome sequencing and interpretation of variants.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on rare genetic variants predisposing to kidney diseases.
• Conduct functional studies in cellular and vertebrate models; use sequencing technologies.
• Analyze and interpret complex genomic data and mentor staff and students.
• Present findings at national and international meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Human genetics

Genomics

Genetic epidemiology

Molecular genetics

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

DNA microarrays

Exome sequencing

Genome sequencing

Mouse models

Transcriptomics

Job description

The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension within the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate for its Academic Support Staff. This role centers on human genetics and genomics applied to kidney disease and offers opportunities to advance multi-omic approaches.

The successful candidate will lead research projects, perform functional studies, mentor technicians and students, and collaborate with investigators across Penn Medicine. A Ph.D.