Research Associate (Berger Lab)

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

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Research Associate to join the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. The appointment is initially for one year with renewal based on funding and performance. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

and expertise in neuronal and iPSC cell culture, molecular biology, chromatin biology, genomics, and imaging. Responsibilities include investigating nuclear speckles regulation during neuronal stimulation and mentoring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years postdoctoral experience.
• Expertise in neuronal and iPSC cell culture, molecular biology, chromatin biology, genomics, and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Investigate regulation and functions of nuclear speckles and chromatin organization during neuronal stimulation using molecular biology, cell biology, genomics approaches, and imaging studies.
• Prepare manuscripts and grants, present findings at national meetings, and mentor junior scientists.
• Participate in career trainings offered by the University.

Skills

neuronal cell culture

iPSC culture

molecular biology

chromatin biology

genomics

imaging studies

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Cell and Developmental Biology
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date
Aug 14, 2026
Deadline
Aug 18, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of neuronal and iPSC cell culture, molecular biology, chromatin biology, genomics, and imaging studies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.
Responsibilities may include investigation of the regulation and functions of nuclear speckles and chromatin organization during neuronal stimulation, using a wide range of approaches including molecular biology, cell biology, genomics approaches, and imaging studies.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop and prepare manuscripts and grants, present research findings in a national meeting, mentor junior scientists, and participate in career trainings offered by the University.
Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience.