Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate in the Academic Support Staff within the Biochemistry and Biophysics department. The appointment is initially for one year, with renewal based on performance and funding, up to three years.

The successful candidate will investigate the TOMM40-APOE fusion product and collaborate on ambitious projects. The position provides opportunities to attend conferences and publish findings in

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on the molecular functions and biological roles of the TOMM40-APOE fusion product in humans.
• Collaborate with colleagues on challenging lab projects and contribute to ongoing research efforts.
• Attend research conferences to present findings and exchange results with the scientific community.
• Publish work in scientific journals as part of the lab's dissemination activities.

Formation

Ph.D. degree

Description du poste

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Biochemistry and Biophysics

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Apr 30, 2026

Deadline: Apr 30, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include conducting research in the molecular functions and biological roles of the novel chimeric fusion product of TOMM40 and APOE, the two highest risk genes for Alzheimer's disease, aging-related cognitive decline and life expectancy in humans.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to collaborate with other colleagues and participate in challenging research projects in the lab, attend research conferences, publish his/her work on scientific journals.