Research Associate CDB/AFCRI (CS)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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 a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. The successful applicant will work on mouse models of disease focusing on metabolism, cancer biology, biochemistry, and computation.

Ph.D. required with 3–5 years postdoctoral experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required.
• Minimum 3–5 years postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with mouse models of disease, metabolism, cancer biology, biochemistry, and computational approaches.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Urea Cycle Disorders, obesity, and liver cancer.
• Contribute to development of potential new treatments for obesity and dietary interventions for Urea Cycle Disorders.
• Prepare manuscripts and extramural funding proposals.
• Present research at international meetings, mentoring junior scientists, and participating in career development workshops.

Skills

Mouse models

Metabolism

Cancer biology

Biochemistry

Computational methods

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

Research Associate CDB/AFCRI (CS)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jul 21, 2026

Close Date: Jul 21, 2028

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.