Research Associate CDB/AFCRI (CS)

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

Job summary

The Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in Academic Support Staff. This appointment will initially be for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have 3–5 years of postdoctoral experience, along with expertise in mouse models of disease, metabolism, cancer biology, biochemistry, and computational approaches.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required for candidacy.
• 3–5 years postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Experience with mouse models of disease and cancer biology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Urea Cycle Disorders, obesity and liver cancer.
• Prepare manuscripts and extramural funding proposals.
• Present research at international meetings and mentor junior scientists.

Skills

Mouse models

Metabolism

Cancer biology

Biochemistry

Computational approaches

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine Centers and Institutes: Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jul 21, 2026

Deadline: Jul 21, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute in collaboration with the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, 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 mouse models of disease, metabolism, cancer biology, biochemistry, and computational approaches. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include investigation of Urea Cycle Disorders, obesity, and liver cancer.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of potential new treatments for obesity and dietary interventions of Urea Cycle Disorders while further developing critical thinking skills, gaining expertise in relevant literature and experimental techniques, preparing manuscripts and extramural funding proposals, presenting research at international meetings, mentoring junior scientists, and participating in University-sponsored career development workshops.

Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience.