Research Associate - CBIO (Witze)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Cancer Biology—seeks a Research Associate for a 1-year appointment with renewal contingent on funding and performance. The role emphasizes protein palmitoylation, autophagy, and cancer biology using biochemical and cell biological methods.

The successful candidate will contribute to advancing cellular mechanism studies in oncology and will operate in a collaborative academic environment with potential for further skill development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.
• Expertise in protein biochemistry, cell culture, molecular biology.
• Experience with animal models of cancer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the role of protein palmitoylation in autophagy in cancer.
• Develop skills in studying cellular processes in cancer using biochemical and cell biological approaches.

Skills

Protein biochemistry

Cell culture techniques

Molecular biology

Animal models of cancer

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Cancer Biology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Feb 11, 2026

Deadline

Feb 11, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Cancer 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 protein biochemistry, cell culture techniques, molecular biology and animal models of cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include investigation of the role of protein palmitoylation in the regulation of autophagy in cancer.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical skills in studying cellular processes in cancer using biochemical and cell biological approaches.