Neuronal & iPSC Genomics Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate in the Berger Lab, located in Philadelphia, PA. The appointment is initially for one year, extendable based on performance and funding, up to three years total. A Ph.D.

is required and prior postdoctoral experience (3–5 years) is expected. The successful candidate will study nuclear speckles and chromatin organization during neuronal stimulation using molecular biology, cell biology,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience with neuronal and iPSC cell culture, molecular biology, chromatin biology and genomics is essential.
• Postdoctoral experience of 3–5 years is requested.

Responsibilities

• Investigate regulation and functions of nuclear speckles and chromatin organization during neuronal stimulation.
• Apply a broad range of approaches including molecular biology, cell biology, genomics and imaging.
• Develop manuscripts and grants, present findings at national meetings, and mentor junior scientists.

Skills

Neuronal cell culture

iPSC cell culture

Molecular biology

Chromatin biology

Genomics

Imaging studies

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate in the Berger Lab, located in Philadelphia, PA. The appointment is initially for one year, extendable based on performance and funding, up to three years total. A Ph.D.

is required and prior postdoctoral experience (3–5 years) is expected. The successful candidate will study nuclear speckles and chromatin organization during neuronal stimulation using molecular biology, cell biology,