Research Associate - CBIO (Witze)
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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Job summary
The Department of Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, seeks candidates for a Research Associate position funded for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding availability.
Responsibilities include exploring the role of protein palmitoylation in autophagy regulation in cancer and applying biochemical and cell biological methods to study cellular processes relevant to cancer biology, with opportunities for skill development.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. required with strong training in cancer biology.
- Expertise in protein biochemistry, cell culture, and molecular biology.
- Experience with animal models of cancer is expected.
Responsibilities
- Investigate the role of protein palmitoylation in the regulation of autophagy in cancer.
- Develop and apply biochemical and cell biological approaches to study cellular processes in cancer.
Skills
Education
Job description
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
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.
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