Kidney Genomics Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate in the Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension. This full-time role focuses on discovery and characterization of rare kidney diseases through genetic and genomic approaches.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have expertise in human genetics, genomics, and related areas, with opportunities to mentor staff and disseminate findings at major conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with demonstrated research in human genetics or related fields.
• Experience applying genetic/genomic approaches to human disease.
• Kidney genetics or nephrology research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on rare kidney diseases and genetic variants.
• Perform functional studies in cellular and vertebrate models.
• Analyze genomic and multi-omic data and interpret results.
• Supervise staff and trainees.
• Present findings at meetings and publish in journals.

Skills

Human genetics

Genomics

Molecular genetics

Genetic epidemiology

Exome sequencing

Genome sequencing

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

DNA microarrays

Exome sequencing

Genome sequencing

Mouse models

Transcriptomics

Proteomics

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate in the Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension. This full-time role focuses on discovery and characterization of rare kidney diseases through genetic and genomic approaches.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have expertise in human genetics, genomics, and related areas, with opportunities to mentor staff and disseminate findings at major conferences.