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 Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Research Associate to join the Academic Support Staff.

The appointment is initially for one year with renewal based on performance and funding. Candidates with a Ph.D. and 3–5 years postdoctoral experience in mouse models, metabolism, cancer biology, biochemistry, or computational approaches are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with 3–5 years postdoctoral experience.
• Expertise in mouse models, metabolism, cancer biology, biochemistry, and computational approaches.
• Responsibilities may include developing treatments for obesity and dietary interventions of Urea Cycle Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Urea Cycle Disorders, obesity, and liver cancer.
• Prepare manuscripts and extramural funding proposals.
• Present research at international meetings and mentor junior scientists.
• Participate in University-sponsored career development workshops.

Skills

Mouse models

Metabolism

Cancer biology

Biochemistry

Computational approaches

Education

Ph.D. degree

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.