Research Associate in the Academic Support Staff

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three years).

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments to study cell signaling and epigenetic mechanisms governing epidermis development, regeneration, stem cell activity, and tumorigenesis; generate and analyze genetic mouse models; apply genomics techniques including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq and ATAC-seq; present results at lab meetings and conferences; supervise junior lab members.

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Dermatology

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Mar 21, 2025

Deadline

Mar 21, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include planning and executing experiments to study cell signaling and epigenetic mechanisms controlling development, regeneration, stem cell activity, and tumorigenesis of the epidermis and its appendages; generation and phenotypic analysis of genetic mouse models; use of genomics techniques including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq and ATAC-seq; presenting the results of experiments at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and national and international meetings.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to aide in the preparation of scientific papers; and supervising junior lab members including technicians and students.