Research Associate — Immunology & T Cell Analysis

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

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, invites applications for a Research Associate in Academic Support Staff. The role focuses on antigen-specific CD4+ T cell analysis, protein biochemistry, and spectral flow cytometry within a collaborative immunology environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. with at least five years of postdoctoral experience in human immunology, have strong wet-lab and computational skills, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in immunology or a closely related field.
• Five years of postdoctoral experience in human immunology.
• Expertise in CD4+ T cell analysis, peptide-MHC multimers, and spectral flow cytometry.
• Strong wet-lab and computational biology skills; ability to lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and troubleshoot experiments in immunology research.
• Assist in manuscript and grant writing; contribute to publications.
• Collaborate on grant proposals and journal manuscripts with team members.
• Mentor and teach junior lab personnel and students.

Skills

Antigen-specific CD4+ T cell analysis

Spectral flow cytometry

Protein biochemistry

Cell culture

Manuscript and grant writing

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

Peptide-MHC multimers

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, invites applications for a Research Associate in Academic Support Staff. The role focuses on antigen-specific CD4+ T cell analysis, protein biochemistry, and spectral flow cytometry within a collaborative immunology environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. with at least five years of postdoctoral experience in human immunology, have strong wet-lab and computational skills, and contribute to