Kidney Genomics Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Research Associate in Kidney Genetics and Genomics. The role focuses on discovery and characterization of rare genetic variants related to kidney diseases, with opportunities to lead multidisciplinary projects and publish findings.

The successful candidate will perform functional studies, analyze multi-omics data, supervise lab personnel, and collaborate with Penn Medicine investigators in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in human genetics/genomics or related biomedical field.
• Experience applying genetic/genomic approaches to human disease.
• Experience with sequencing data (exome/genome) and variant interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on rare kidney diseases and genetic variants.
• Perform functional studies using cellular and vertebrate models.
• Analyze complex genomic data and present findings at meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and students and contribute to publications.

Skills

Genomics

Molecular genetics

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Research Associate in Kidney Genetics and Genomics. The role focuses on discovery and characterization of rare genetic variants related to kidney diseases, with opportunities to lead multidisciplinary projects and publish findings.

The successful candidate will perform functional studies, analyze multi-omics data, supervise lab personnel, and collaborate with Penn Medicine investigators in a highly collaborative environment.