Kidney Genomics Research Associate – Bioinformatics

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, seeks candidates for multiple Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff within the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension area of the Department of Medicine. The appointment is initially for one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding through a three-year window.

Expertise spans human genetics, pharmacogenomics, functional genomics, and translational genomic medicine.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree.
• Expertise in human genetics including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenomics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, kidney genetics and translational genomic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatics analysis of genetic, genomics and epigenetic datasets related to kidney disease.
• Collaborate with Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center to facilitate joint efforts.
• Publish and present results; receive mentorship for grant applications and independent faculty positions.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis

Genetics

Statistical genetics

Computational biology

Pharmacogenomics

Education

Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.

Tools

R

Python

Genomics tools

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, seeks candidates for multiple Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff within the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension area of the Department of Medicine. The appointment is initially for one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding through a three-year window.

Expertise spans human genetics, pharmacogenomics, functional genomics, and translational genomic medicine.